Project Manager in R&D, Lystrup

Do you excel in fast-moving environments, driving development projects, and simplifying complexity into actionable solutions? If that sounds like you, this role could be a great fit!

We are facing an exciting future with considerable growth and demanding changes, as we deliver advanced technologies and mission critical solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. Our systems provide security for people on land, at sea and in the air. Therefore, we are looking for Project Managers to become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose – securing people through advanced technology.

Your role in our team
As our new Project Manager in R&D in Lystrup, you will be leading development and internal change projects through the integrated product development process until handover to either production, service or directly to our customers.

You will become part of a Project Management Office (PMO) and together with the entire PMO team, you will ensure that all R&D projects are driven professionally across [xxxxx] and across all product development areas. In Lystrup, development focuses on system integration, design, validation, and innovation in software, electrical, and mechanical projects.

As a part of the PMO department, supporting our internal projects, travelling activity from Lystrup to Søborg and vice versa must be expected.

How you will make a meaningful contribution
Your key responsibilities include:

• Driving project initiation, pro-active risk management and being persistent during project execution
• Engage with key project and management stakeholders to ensure high transparency of project status during execution and to ensure a sustainable result after project closure
• Drive the project(s) you are leading, have focus on improving the way we work throughout the project lifecycle, and to ensure to implement PMO best practices the best possible way in your own projects

Bring your world class expertise into play
You are fluent in English both in writing and verbal at a professional level. Danish is an advantage but not a requirement

• You hold a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in Engineering, Administration or another relevant field of study
• You have minimum 5 years of experience working as a project manager within product development or new product introduction or as an experienced technical lead or team lead for product or innovation projects
• Certified Project Manager in one or more projects or change management models is preferred, e.g. Prince2, SAFe including agile development, ADKAR
• You are an experienced MS Office user, especially in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and preferable Project, you might also have experience with JIRA

As a person, you thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating with colleagues at various management levels and balancing diverse interests. With an analytical mindset, strong communication skills and operational leadership, you transform complex discussions into actionable plans, driving projects forward with clarity and efficiency. Moreover, proactive planning and transparency are essential to your approach, ensuring smooth project execution from initiation to closure.
You have a holistic mindset and are driven by leading and motivating teams to deliver innovative, high-value solutions. You stay ahead of project plans, engaging stakeholders early, aligning expectations, and addressing key risks with the right actions. Data-driven and committed to integrity, you deliver on your promises.
Your positive energy, social skills, and empathy foster strong team spirit and meaningful networks. Skilled in stakeholder management, you navigate complex stakeholder landscapes with confidence, building relationships and demonstrating leadership in every interaction.

We are an international company representing world class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology. You will also experience that we have a strong focus on your development, teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally. Our company culture is autonomous and engaging, and we acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment.
When joining [xxxxx], we promise that you will experience: Great people, challenging tasks, world-class expertise, and meaningful contribution in your daily work.

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Benefits at [xxxxx]
At [xxxxx], we prioritize the well-being of our employees, ensuring they are well taken care of. Joining our team comes with a multitude of perks designed to enhance your social life, cultural experiences, and health.
International Environment: Explore great teamwork and professional sparring with colleagues around the world
Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the opportunity to work flexible and the option to work from home up to two days per week. Internet connection at home is paid by [xxxxx]
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Receive a 10% paid pension along with a beneficial health care and insurance package. Enjoy discounts from various business partners
Well-being Perks: Opportunity to enroll in our on-site massage-offer at our locations in Denmark
Social and Professional Events: We have an active staff association that arrange a variety of social activities and events to bring all of our colleagues together
Competence networking across professional experts in [xxxxx]: Professional presentations and knowledge sharing across the organization

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We encourage all individuals to apply for our job openings, as we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to these DEIB principles means we value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of each team member. We strive to ensure that every employee has equal opportunities to succeed, feels respected and valued, and experiences a strong sense of belonging within our organization.
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If you would like to take on the challenge of working in an innovative company, we look forward to receiving your application. A resume is required, while a cover letter is optional. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via www.[xxxxx].com. Applications will be processed continuously.

Do you have any questions regarding the position?
Feel free to contact Hiring Manager on e-mail: ksmi@[xxxxx].com
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Bear in mind that candidates for this position must be able to obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service. This entails that candidate, as a minimum, have stayed within NATO/EU for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad.

The Denmark based high-tech [xxxxx] Group develops products and systems for defense and non-defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. [xxxxx] | Allies in innovation

The high-tech and innovative [xxxxx] Group develops products and systems for defense, non-defense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry.

Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, [xxxxx] has subsidiaries and operations across Europe, in the Middle East, in Asia Pacific as well as a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, [xxxxx] Inc., with offices in Washington D.C., Georgia and Texas.