Medior Project Manager Circular Electronics | Utrecht

You’ll be responsible for the smooth running of the projects aimed at developing new technologies to process electronic waste streams and the high-end recovery of strategic elements. You’ll provide input and contribute to a team of experts. As part of this team, you’ll work on (multidisciplinary) research and client projects.Project management will be your main task. However, you’re also highly capable of understanding and explaining the content of the projects. You’ll manage your project teams while being aware of the ambitions of your team members. Are you able to keep sight of the feasibility of a project while working with passionate scientists for whom the sky is the limit? At times, the opposite is true, as you’re required to go down a road the stakeholders disagree with, but which is necessary to resolve an issue. You’re able to bring projects to a successful conclusion, making sure they make an impact, while clearing the way for a sequel. Your focus herein is on the continuation of the research line and order flows.
Other knowledge and skills you bring to TNO:
•    You’re an enthusiastic and proactive team player with a scientific background in chemistry, chemical technology, materials technology, or similar.
•    You’re good at setting goals and feel energised when you achieve them.
•    You’re able to lead a project team of intelligent and driven professionals.
•    You have a passion for sustainability issues in a laboratory environment. (Experience directing laboratory work is considered an advantage.)
•    You’re interested in the circular economy and its chain approach.
•    You have experience taking on a supervisory role while shaping new (research) projects together with a team.
•    Experience with experimental research is an advantage.
•    Having a network in the circular economy/industry is an advantage.
•    Good oral and written communication skills are essential. We conduct research within international consortia in which English is the language of communication, even if the majority of our clientele consists of Dutch private-sector organisations and public authorities. Being able to speak and write in both Dutch and English (or the willingness to learn to do so in the very short term) is therefore a requirement.
•    You’re available 32-40 hours per week.

Project management will be your main task. However, you’re also highly capable of understanding and explaining the content of the projects. You’ll manage your project teams while being aware of the ambitions of your team members. Are you able to keep sight of the feasibility of a project while working with passionate scientists for whom the sky is the limit? At times, the opposite is true, as you’re required to go down a road the stakeholders disagree with, but which is necessary to resolve an issue. You’re able to bring projects to a successful conclusion, making sure they make an impact, while clearing the way for a sequel. Your focus herein is on the continuation of the research line and order flows.

Other knowledge and skills you bring to TNO:

• You’re an enthusiastic and proactive team player with a scientific background in chemistry, chemical technology, materials technology, or similar.
• You’re good at setting goals and feel energised when you achieve them.
• You’re able to lead a project team of intelligent and driven professionals.
• You have a passion for sustainability issues in a laboratory environment. (Experience directing laboratory work is considered an advantage.)
• You’re interested in the circular economy and its chain approach.
• You have experience taking on a supervisory role while shaping new (research) projects together with a team.
• Experience with experimental research is an advantage.
• Having a network in the circular economy/industry is an advantage.
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential. We conduct research within international consortia in which English is the language of communication, even if the majority of our clientele consists of Dutch private-sector organisations and public authorities. Being able to speak and write in both Dutch and English (or the willingness to learn to do so in the very short term) is therefore a requirement.
• You’re available 32-40 hours per week.

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 4.000,- and € 5.500,- (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
• An employer that values and encourages diverse talent, with initiatives like the Female Leadership Program, our Rainbow Community and round tables on inclusion topics.
• Travel allowance.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home.
• Access to TNO’s project managers guild: a network of some three hundred equals. The guild organizes workshops, conferences, intervision sessions and other activities for project managers.
• A good pension scheme.

Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity and inclusion.