Project Leader R&D

About the job

Our LabTec Project Leadership Team plays a pivotal role in driving the development of innovative laboratory solutions that set industry benchmarks. As a key interface between technical experts and management, we not only manage complex, cross-functional projects, but also foster collaboration across global teams and continuously enhance our processes. To further strengthen our dynamic team, we are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Project Leader (all genders, 100%) who will help shape the future of our product development and drive impactful projects in a collaborative international environment.Project Leader R&D 100% (all genders)In this role, your key responsibilities will include:Lead complex cross-functional projects involving mechanical, electronic, and software engineering, ensuring strong technical understanding and alignment across all domains, with particular attention to software-driven system integration.Drive projects within a full product development lifecycle that includes embedded and/or application software, ensuring alignment between hardware and software development timelines, dependencies, and release strategies.Develop and maintain detailed project plans with challenging deadlines, adapting to changing requirements and priorities, including iterative software development cycles and incremental releases.Navigate a large and international organizational structure, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder alignment across departments and sites, especially between R&D, software, and product management teams.Proactively identify and manage project dependencies and risks, including software-related risks such as integration issues, requirement ambiguities, and late defect discovery, and implement robust mitigation strategies.Balance strict budget constraints with ambitious project goals, including resource planning across hardware and software disciplines, forecasting and delivering within agreed financial targets.Translate complex technical information, including software architecture, development progress, and system-level impacts, into clear, concise updates for senior management and non-technical stakeholders.Contribute to continuous improvement by optimizing project management processes, particularly in hybrid (agile/waterfall) environments, and collaborating with global teams and business units.