Project Director

This position is a high level Projects Director role with a focus on R&D , technology and product development. You will report directly to the President of the group who is located in Ireland. You will be responsible for the administration management and performance measurement of an R&D project team. This includes the creation and management of development timelines and budgets. You will be expected to insure that new products are brought to market on time, on budget and with perfect quality. You will coordinate closely with Sales & Marketing Departments to analyse customer expectations and competitive product developments with the goal of getting two years ahead of the market. You will be expected to develop a 3 year product road map which sets the strategic development targets and determine the resources needed to achieve the launch goals. You will be expected to find a way to get things done, communicate well and lead.

- Degree in Engineering, post graduate education a plus
- Experience in an international manufacturing environment
- Perfectly Fluent English
- Minimum of 5 years experience in project management of R&D driven new product programs
- Ability to demonstrate specific products that you were responsible for bringing to market from concept to production
- Sound knowledge of current R&D projects management method & techniques
- Successful experience in R&D and new projects works planning to meet deadlines
- Ability to work with a cross functional team including people located overseas and to travel up to two weeks per month
- Experience in dealing with Asian suppliers
- Knowledge of the design process
- Experience with products incorporating electronics
- Proactive and hands-on approach with strong communication skills