At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.
At TUV SUD, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality projects that meet and exceed client expectations. Our team is committed to ensuring that every project is delivered on-time, on-spec, and within budget. We are looking for Project Manager to join our team and lead our projects to success.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong record in industry R&D to lead the planning, governance, and execution of research, development, and knowledge transfer projects. You will coordinate cross-functional engineering and scientific teams, external partners, and suppliers to deliver validated outcomes on time, within budget, and in full compliance with quality, IP, and regulatory expectations where applicable. In addition, you will be responsible for preparing and submitting regular progress and compliance reports to relevant government institutions, ensuring all statutory and contractual reporting requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Management: Ensure adherence to the division’s project management procedures. Oversee project delivery to ensure it meets timelines, specifications, and budget constraints.
* Scope & Objectives: Define project scope and objectives in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on project goals.
* Planning & Budgeting: Develop comprehensive project plans and budgets at initiation. Maintain and update these throughout the project lifecycle in response to progress and changes.
* Financial Reviews: Conduct monthly financial reviews with the division’s financial controller and management, ensuring all materials are prepared and current.
* Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment effectively.
* Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies to address them.
* Time & Cost Management: Ensure projects are completed within the agreed timeframe and budget, overseeing all associated costs.
* Communication: Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to keep them informed of progress and address any emerging issues.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure that all deliverables meet the required quality standards and project objectives.
* Team Management: Oversee and support the project team, assign tasks, and resolve conflicts as they arise.
* Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their needs are met throughout the project.
* Technical Review: Demonstrate the capability to read, interpret, and critically review technical outputs, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and compliance with project requirements.
Essential criteria:
* Knowledge and application of key project management principles, evidenced through a demonstrable track record, with experience in managing projects from start to finish, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
* Strong leadership skills to lead project teams, motivate team members, and provide guidance when required, and the ability to make decisions under pressure and manage conflicts.
* Strong organisation skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise workload based on business requirements.
* A good understanding of practical financial issues and commercial fundamentals which contribute to the customer experience and contribute to the profitability of the business.
* Experience in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring that the project is completed within the allocated budget.
* Able to identify and manage project risks and develop contingency plans if required.
* Strong problem-solving skills and being able to find creative solutions to challenges that arise during the project.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interface with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
* Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge or experience related to flow measurements, possibly including a relevant qualification or STEM degree.
* Project management certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2.
* Testing, Inspection and Certification industry knowledge.
At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.
We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.
We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD