Program Manager

ABOUT THE JOB

• Lead the full lifecycle of R&D programs focused on maintenance automation, from ideation to deployment
• Define roadmaps, milestones, KPIs, and align project scope with business and innovation objectives
• Manage risks, budgets, timelines, and technical resources across multiple concurrent projects
• Coordinate internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, IT, innovation) and external ones (vendors, research institutions, public bodies)
• Organize and lead expert workshops and strategic committees
• Supervise delivery of technical assets: autonomous software, architecture, simulation, AI models, UX, etc.
  
  
• Select local partners and manage collaboration agreements
• Prepare investment proposals and public funding applications
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies: predictive maintenance, AI/ML, IoT, robotics

ABOUT YOU

• Academic background: Master's degree in engineering, computer science, industrial automation or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in R&D, innovation, or product development roles, preferably in industrial or manufacturing settings
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs with high technical content
• Strong expertise in automation, AI, predictive maintenance and digital transformation
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and external partnerships
• PMP, Agile or equivalent project management certification is a plus
• You have an ability to translate complex technical solutions into measurable business value