The posting
Do you enjoy leading complex technical projects and bringing people together to achieve common goals? At Klaxon, part of the Etac Group, you will play a key role in driving the development of innovative products while working closely with colleagues across functions and international teams.
As our new Project Manager, you will take ownership of technical product development projects and ensure successful execution from concept to launch. This is a newly created role driven by the company's continued growth, offering a unique opportunity to shape how project management is developed and executed within Klaxon.
Your main responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate technical product development projects from initiation through completion
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Quality, Production, and other key stakeholders
- Ensure clear communication and alignment across project teams and stakeholders
- Prepare and present monthly project status updates, achievements, risks, and next steps to management
- Facilitate decision-making and proactively remove obstacles to project progress
- Support continuous improvement of project management processes and ways of working
Your profile
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager for technical products
- Proven experience working in cross-functional organizations
- Experience leading projects involving electronics and software development
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Experience with battery products is highly valued
- Experience with medical device regulations or safety-critical standards is considered a merit
Furthermore, we place great importance on personal qualities and highly value candidates who:
- Are natural leaders with a genuine interest in technology
- Thrive in a central, coordinating role and enjoy managing complexity
- Have the ability to bring people together and create strong collaboration across teams
- Are driven, committed, and self-motivated
- Possess communication and presentation skills
- Can motivate project team members and create engagement around common goals
- Have strong planning and organizational skills for both their own work and that of others
Your future team
You will be based at our office in Arnoldstein, Austria, reporting to our Head of Project Manager Office in Anderstorp, Sweden, while working closely with the Managing Director of Klaxon, also located in Arnoldstein, Austria. As the dedicated Project Manager at Klaxon, you will collaborate with local and international stakeholders across R&D, Quality and Production. You will become part of a growing organization with a collaborative culture. This role offers high visibility and the opportunity to influence the success of future products while building strong relationships across the wider Etac Group.
Curious about our products? Explore our Power Assist portfolio here: https://www.etac.com/products/power-assist/
Why Klaxon?
Klaxon is on an exciting growth journey, developing technical products that make a real difference. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Take ownership of a newly created role with significant impact
- Lead innovative and technically advanced development projects
- Collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across multiple disciplines and countries
- Be part of a growing international organization with strong ambitions
Interested? We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you would like to learn more about the position, please contact Sandra Mansikka, Talent Acquisition, at [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.
