Job Opportunity: Project Leader

Cennox Europe is looking to expand its R&D department. Therefore we are looking for a Project Leader
Company
Cennox support the world’s leading brands to deliver their complex projects. We thrive in demonstrating real end-to-end solutions, tailor-made to meet the needs of our clients. From nationwide installation services and technical hardware provision, to implementing security solutions, signage projects and branch transformation, Cennox improves our client's project cost efficiencies, provides choice and delivers products and ongoing services to enhance the operations of their business. Our organization has customers all over the world, but is strongly represented in the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe. With more than 1400 staff members globally, Cennox is on a path of rapid growth.
Our Head Office for Europe is located in Vilvoorde, Belgium with a satellite office in Skellefteå, Sweden. To further strengthen our R&D Security team for the Banking, Financial and Retail Industry, primarily around protection of their ATM Machines and cash handling activities, we are looking for a passionate Project leader.


Function
As a Project Leader you will assume all responsibilities in the field of the daily lead, coordination, planning and responsibility of the projects running in the R&D group in Europe.
Coordination of all development and product improvements for the new Cennox products and the optimization of existing products. Your main tasks will include:
Planning of the engineers within the R&D team to ensure a timely delivery of the R&D projects
Follow up and report on the main KPI’s for all R&D projects (budget, lead time, resources, requirements)
Review R&D project status with sales team and management on a recurrent basis
Work in close collaboration with Product Director to support the Product Management process
Guarantee correct development process is followed, all according ISO procedures
Support of other departments in the company during demo’s and technical meetings
Research (in close cooperation with R&D team) on reported problems that manifest on products
Cooperate in definition of new functionalities of future products and solutions
Project related reporting towards higher management and engineers
Keep all projects data and documentation up-to-date in the available tools and CRM applications

Profile
You have a degree in project management and are familiar with electronics, mechanics, security, ATM, service, product development.
You have at least 5 years’ experience in project management in an engineering environment in which management skills are clearly proven.
Basic principles of different engineering disciplines as mechanics, electronics, fluid mechanics, pyro technics, chemistry, are all part of the day to day aspects the job holder will be occupied with.
Also strategic mindset and defining way forward for the engineering department in close cooperation with the R&D Director may not be neglected.
Experience in cooperation with government and certification bodies is a highly recognized asset. You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French and/or Swedish and/or German is a plus.
You can perform your job both independently and in a team.
Business travel (also international) is possible.

Offer
A challenging position within an international setting. Competitive compensation package with fringe benefits.
Interested? Please send your job application and curriculum vitae to eu.recruitment@cennox.com