Project Manager

Accueil Offres d'emploi Luxembourg Jobs LUXUAV Project Manager Project ManagerPubliée le 03/03/2026LUXUAV Foetz Direction / Stratégie / Management Ingénierie / Bureau d'étudesTemps de travailTemps pleinType de contratCDILangues parléesENExpérience professionnelleConfirmé (5 ans et +)Niveau d'étudeBachelor / LicenceMasterLUXUAV is an innovative technology company headquartered in Luxembourg. We specialize in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our modular systems are tested in real-world conditions and specifically tailored for both commercial and security applications.Job Title: Project Manager Ensure that R&D projects are executed with discipline, predictable timelines, and full alignment with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory requirements. The role translates strategic technical objectives into structured project plans and drives them to completion, while building product management capabilities to support the company's evolution toward product-centric operations.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Control Plan and maintain charters, schedules, budgets, and resource plans using industry-standard tools (e.g. Jira, MS Project).Define clear scope, milestones, deliverables, and stage-gate criteria aligned with Agile/Scrum.Track progress with Gantt/burndown charts, risk and issue registers, and keep change-control up to date.Turn project data into KPIs and concise executive dashboards. Cross-Functional CoordinationCoordinate mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, test, and quality teams to keep work aligned and on schedule.Run Agile ceremonies and structured technical reviews, ensuring early input from downstream functions to avoid rework.Use collaboration platforms to keep decisions, actions, and status transparent. Technical Governance & DocumentationEnsure adherence to engineering standards, test protocols, and configuration management.Keep documentation complete, version-controlled, and auditable in Confluence or similar systems.Maintain requirement–design–test–acceptance traceability and support product backlog and requirements documentation Data Analytics, Performance Management & Cost DisciplineDefine, monitor, and report KPIs and success metrics, by building and enhancing dashboards (PowerBI or similar).Analyse project data to spot trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and feed insights into decision-making, track resource allocation and utilization metricsLead risk identification, mitigation, and tracking, maintaining a live risk register.Monitor and report spend, forecast variances, and highlight cost and manufacturability impacts of key decisions.Risk & Issue ManagementLead risk identification, quantification, mitigation planning, and monitoring.Escalate blockers early and ensure corrective actions are implemented and recorded.Maintain active risk registers with quantitative impact assessments Regulatory & Compliance OversightEnsure R&D activities consider UAV-specific requirements (e.g., airworthiness, safety, cybersecurity).Coordinate compliance documentation required for certification or customer acceptance.Support regulatory filing and audit processesProduct Management Readiness & Handover to Production Participate in market research and customer feedback collection, translating into product roadmap development and feature prioritizationDevelop understanding of product lifecycle management and go-to-market strategiesOversee pilot builds and resolve design-for-manufacturing issues, ensuring full BOM accuracy, work instructions, and quality criteria.Facilitate smooth transition from development to production teams Qualifications & ExperienceEducation & ExperienceBachelor's or Master's in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or related)5+ years' experience managing technical projects in a manufacturing or aerospace environmentPrior experience working in a start-up environment is advantageousPrior exposure to UAVs, robotics, aerospace electronics, brushless DC motors, or complex mechatronic systems is an asset Technical Knowledge Solid understanding of engineering design cycles, prototyping, testing, and industrializationBasic familiarity with CAD, PLM systems, and standard engineering documentation structuresKnowledge of regulatory or certification frameworks relevant to UAVs is a plusBasic understanding of hardware design principles, control systems, and testing methodologies Project Management Tools & SoftwareAdvanced proficiency in Jira for project tracking, backlog management, and sprint planningExpert knowledge of Confluence for documentation and knowledge managementExperience with PowerBI or Tableau for dashboard creation and data visualizationKnowledge of Figma or similar tools for workflow visualization and collaborative designStrong command of MS Project, Excel, and other project planning toolsFamiliarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD concepts Methodologies & Frameworks Proven experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean). Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP) are highly valuedStrong command of traditional project management methodologies (Waterfall, Stage-Gate)Ability to apply hybrid approaches combining Agile and traditional methodsKnowledge of critical path analysis, earned value management, and risk management frameworksUnderstanding of product management frameworks (Jobs-to-be-Done, OKRs, product discovery) Data & Analytics CompetenciesStrong ability to work with complex datasets and translate technical data into business insightsExperience defining, measuring, and reporting on KPIs and success metricsProven track record creating executive dashboards and data visualizationsAnalytical mindset with capability to identify trends and drive data-informed decisionsProficiency in data analysis tools and statistical methods Core CompetenciesAbility to enforce discipline, deadlines, and structured reportingDirect and clear communicator; avoids ambiguityFirm approach to schedule control and scope containmentAnalytical mindset with high attention to detailStrong stakeholder management and ability to steer engineers toward practical outcomesSound judgment grounded in proven methods balanced with innovationAdaptability to transition between project and product management mindsetsCustomer-centric thinking with ability to balance technical constraints and market needsFluent in English.Must be a national from a NATO member country or one of the following NATO Indo-Pacific partners: Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand or Ukraine.