Program manager Next Generation Batteries regio Eindhoven

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Functieomschrijving

Lead our Thin-Film Electronics team in advancing Holst Centre's Next-Gen Battery Technology program. You'll manage projects, drive business growth, and bridge materials science with process technology to deliver innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and refine technical and market roadmaps to enhance program traction and generate business opportunities.
2. Project Management: Lead complex projects, translating research into actionable plans for execution.
3. Funding and Execution: Secure and execute national and European projects, contributing to patentable results and marketable solutions.
4. Team Leadership: Coach a multidisciplinary team to maximize potential and foster innovation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Program & Project Management: Proven expertise in managing technical programs and coordinating complex projects.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of battery technology, (electro)chemistry, and materials science.
• Business Development: Ability to identify market opportunities and support partnership building.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts effectively.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide team members towards success.
• Research Excellence: Track record of patentable innovations and publications in top journals/conferences.

Function requirements

You have affinity with expanding a new, promising application domain, and have several years of experience in Research and Development in various settings, covering programmatic and operational topics. You have hands-on experience with battery technology development, and preferably experience with thin-film technologies and their application in batteries,

Other knowledge and skills you bring to TNO:

PhD in Electrochemistry, Battery technology, Materials Science or related research

At least five years experience, after completion of your PhD work, with R&D in battery technology and preferably in thin-film technologies.

Employment conditions

12 x €3000 - €5000 (monthly salary based on experience)

8.33% holiday pay calculated over 12 monthly salaries

13th month calculated over 12 monthly salaries

Contract form

At least an annual contract, where we would like to work towards an indefinite-term contract

You will always be paid 100% of your salary during your employment contract

Secondary employment conditions

Pension scheme (pension accrual from day 1)

Annual net €3500 training budget

Net €750 to set up your home workplace

Possibility of referral bonuses

25 days of vacation per year based on 40 hours

Travel allowance

Hybrid working, including 1 or 2 days a week at home

Good and personal guidance with 1 point of contact from Yacht, to be completed according to your own wishes and quantity.