As part of our R&D activities, we are looking for a R&D Project Management Officer (m/f/d) based in Einbeck/Germany, for our KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA entity. This is a full-time and permanent position, to start as soon as possible.
The main task is to develop and maintain project management standards in addition to facilitating a structured project reporting and milestone process in R&D.
You are responsible for the training and support of the scientific project leads explaining and implementing standardized project management tools, resulting in greater accountability and success of R&D projects. This will support the overall efficiency of the R&D organization.
In addition, close collaboration with the R&D portfolio management, strategy and controlling group regarding project information and resource requirements will enable the R&D management to make decisions on the future allocation and extension of resources for research projects.
Your new challenge:
* Development, Implementation, Optimization, Communication and Documentation of the Project Management Standards for R&D Projects at KWS
* Training of Project Leads in the use of different project management and reporting tools
* Organization, minute keeping and follow up on measures taken in decision meetings and gatekeeper meetings at aligned dates
* Developing a portfolio draft and recommendation for decision taking
* Coordination of the activities of the R&D Project Management Office
* Coordination of the setup of Peer Review Teams
* Management and maintenance of the R&D Project and Portfolio Management Database
* Contribution in specific projects of the R&D Organization
Bring in your strengths:
* University Degree (MSc or PhD) in Plant Science, Agriculture, Biology or in a similar field
* Profound knowledge in the field of project management
* Ability to communicate established standards and reporting of complex topics in a standardized reporting format
* Excellent communication skills for the interaction with different internal groups, project leads and management
* Excellent analytical skills would be beneficial
* Fluent English skills (written and spoken) are mandatory. German language skills would be advantageous
* You are recognized by your self-organization, initiative-taking and team collaboration
That is our offer to you:
* As a family-run company we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight and independence - this culture is lived in practice creating thus an open and friendly working atmosphere.
* True to our motto "Make yourself grow!" we support employees’ professional and personal development.
* We offer excellent work equipment (e.g. ergonomic workstations, several monitors, air conditioning), a fully-fledged, subsidized canteen and sufficient free parking spaces at the KWS location.
* We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: a company pension scheme, capital formation benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, special prices for company shares, childcare allowance and a job bike.
Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career?
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