Technical Project Manager

🚀 Technical Project Manager

📍 Location: Alkmaar, The Netherlands

Hybrid: 3 days at the office, 2 days from home

For our client Photonfirst, a pioneer in photonic sensing solutions we are looking for a Technical Project Manager.

At PhotonFirst, we're transforming light into data with cutting-edge fiber optic sensing solutions. Our technology empowers industries worldwide to harness the full potential of photonic sensing on a massive scale. Since our founding, we've fostered an innovative, pioneering spirit, encouraging collaboration and creativity. Every team member plays an essential role in driving our success, and now, we’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to join us on this journey.

Why PhotonFirst?

- Be part of a trailblazing company in the rapidly growing photonics industry.

- An entrepreneurial adventure: Shape not just the future of our products, but also your own career growth.

- A high-tech, dynamic work environment with passionate, highly educated colleagues driving groundbreaking technology.

- Variety in your day-to-day activities—no two days are the same!

About the Role:

• Lead the multidisciplinary project team(s) to success by setting motivating milestones and steering the team;
• Monitoring and controlling progress of the projects from start to completion:
• Realize day-to-day project execution of our applications (sensing systems and sensors);
• Leading the project team(s), keeping planning and budget up to date and under control;
• Report on project(s) status and progress to customers and stakeholders;
• Liaise with all R&D, Operational and Commercial functions;
• Get it working! Step-in yourself and support getting the customer specific sensing hardware configured and delivered;
• Explore possibilities for commercialization of project outputs and support sales in follow-on opportunities and proposals.

The ideal candidate thrives in the fast-paced dynamics of a small, rapidly growing company and has a passion for high-tech innovation, eager to immerse themselves in PhotonFirst’s unique technology. They hold a University (WO) or Applied Science (HBO) degree and bring at least 5 years of experience managing commercial client projects in a technological environment as a project or program manager. Strong relationship-building skills with customers and both internal and external stakeholders are essential, as is experience in managing, planning, and implementing project management standards, including WBS, IMS, scope control, budget allocation, and quality control. The candidate excels at balancing diverse interests within a multidisciplinary team, simplifying complex topics, and contributing directly to practical work when needed. Residing in the Netherlands, they are available to operate from PhotonFirst’s office in Alkmaar.

• A competitive salary and travel allowance;
• 27 holidays (in a full time work week), and the option to buy an additional 10 on an annual basis;
• Excellent retirement program with Zwitserleven;
• Telephone budget of €40 nett per month;
• Monthly sports contribution;