R&D Project Manager for Service (f/m/d)

Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. As project manager, you will join Transformer Service R&D team, part of the Technology organization of business unit Transformers, leading Research and Development projects related to Transformer Service.Your Responsibilities* Ensure projects adhere to internal R&D standards, including integrated scheduling and cost control* Collaborate with the project team to identify and detail all essential tasks, forming the basis for realistic project scheduled* Develop and maintain project work and cost breakdown structures, creating resource-loaded schedules that track baseline, actual, and forecast data* Monitor project progress, analyse critical paths, notify Project Managers of deviations, and provide resource optimization suggestions* Issue regular progress reports, updates, and productivity data to customers and stakeholders* Work with the team to define necessary resources, evaluating the work breakdown structure and standard productivity* Monitor costs/budgets, provide detailed estimates, analyse variances using earned value management, and advise on cost-related issues* Manage changes in scope, assess their impact, and ensure the budget reflects these changes* Manage risks by assessing their priority, maintaining the risk register, and proposing mitigation plans, including timeline and cost impacts* Communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding.Your background* MSc in Business, Engineering, or a related field* Project management certification* Over 5 years of project management experience* Experience in transformers, high voltage, or the energy industry is highly valued* Proficient in knowledge and experience capture methodologies* Strong technical and operational documentation skills* Innovative, with a creative approach to problem-solving* Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills in international settings* Highly self-motivated with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset* Fluent in English, with additional languages being a plus