Ingenieurskunst seit 1898Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 125 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.The Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) manages and leads the product definition and project for major projects. This role is responsible forthe major new products development pre-projects with Marketing and Design, technical design, cost and homologation, project schedule and budget management.the complex projects for continuous improvement and cost reductionThis permanent full-time position will report to the Program Manager and mainly collaborate with Style, Marketing, Technical designers, Prototypists, Purchasing, Engineering and Quality.Senior Project Manager R&D (m/f/d)Job responsibilities1. Product developmentAnalyse marketing briefs and style design proposalsRealize project feasibility studiesDesign product architecture proposals with key facts for exchange and decision-makingDesign and realize most efficient deliverables to help decision-making with development teamCreate and validate the product definition file referring to PDM processCreate and validate the product design justification file (homologation, calculations,…) referring to Quality assurance processes2. Project managementPlan and implement pre-projects: define scope, goals and deliverablesDefine project schedule and milestones referring to product development process and project brief, including tasks, risks and required resourcesMonitor and report on project KPI’s and progressIdentify and resolve issues and risksImplement change practices3. Technical leadershipIdentify best processes and technologies for virtual and physical prototyping with prototypistsIdentify best materials, technologies and suppliers to fulfill product requirements with technical designersRealize the Make or Buy study with Purchasing and Engineering teamsAssure that product designs are competitive, evaluate and select optimum design alternativesManage the homologation process for products and components with Homologation and Quality4. Communication and stakeholder managementMonitor project communication with all relevant internal and external stakeholdersAssure effective liaison with other functions and departments to obtain all cooperation and support required for the success of assigned projectsProfileAn engineering/technical bachelor's degreeAt least 7 years of work experience in a similar positionSolid experience in data management, data analysis and usage of relevant toolsResult driven, strong analytical and critical skillsExperience in process standardization with the ability to lead and coordinate across cross-functional and multicultural teamsAbility to simplify and communicate on complex topicsPractical, innovative and agile mindset, proactive and solution mindedFluency in English; German or French would be a plusAdditional informationWhat you can expect from us30 days paid vacation per yearFlexible working hours and a hybrid working modelRIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary periodCorporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortmentCompany pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefitsGreat canteen with freshly cooked and affordable foodFree employee parking, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized)International environment and development opportunities within LVMHBECOME PART OF RIMOWAPlease send us your complete application documents including your salary requirements and details of your possible starting date.We look forward to receiving your application!Look for us on Instagram @RIMOWA or visit us on our RIMOWA Career pageApply nowCelebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to RIMOWA’s DNA. We know that for our business to thrive, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.RIMOWA GmbHHuman Resources