Technical Project Manager (Product Lifecycle / Embedded System)
Location: Eindhoven region (Netherlands)
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Long-term (with potential for permanent employment)
Relocation support available
About the Role:
Are you ready to take full ownership of complex technical products throughout their lifecycle ?
We are looking for a Technical Project Manager who thrives in a high-tech environment where hardware and software come together, and where your decisions directly impact product performance, cost, and long-term success.
In this role, you are not just managing timelines.
You are responsible for guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from introduction to maturity and phase-out, ensuring they remain competitive, reliable, and scalable.
Why This Role Stands Out:
* You don’t just deliver projects, you own products long-term
* You operate at the intersection of engineering, operations, and strategy
* You influence decisions that directly impact performance, cost, and scalability
* You work in a company where technology and manufacturing are deeply integrated
What You’ll Do:
* Own a product (or product group) across its full lifecycle (NPI → ramp-up → sustain → EOL)
* Drive improvements in quality, cost, manufacturability, and supply robustness (QLTC)
* Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, operations, supply chain, and quality
* Balance trade-offs between performance, lead time, cost, and availability
* Coordinate engineering changes, redesigns, and lifecycle optimisations
* Define and manage lifecycle planning, roadmaps, and stage-gate processes
* Identify risks (technical, supply chain, cost) and proactively mitigate them
* Work closely with internal stakeholders and customers on long-term product strategy
What We’re Looking For:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar)
* 7+ years of experience in: "Technical Project Management", OR "Product Lifecycle Management (PLM / LCM)"
* Experience in embedded systems, electronics, or complex hardware/software environments
* Strong understanding of full product lifecycle (NPI → sustain → EOL)
* Experience working in cross-functional environments (engineering, supply chain, manufacturing)
* Familiarity with: Stage-gate / lifecycle governance, Engineering change management (ECR/ECO), Continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma mindset)
* Strong decision-making skills, able to manage trade-offs and take ownership
* Hands-on, proactive mindset, you drive progress and don’t wait for direction
* Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)
* EU work authorization or willingness to relocate (visa support possible for non-EU candidates)
We Offer:
* Long-term contract (38 hours/week) with the possibility of permanent employment.
* Monthly gross salary: €5,500 – €7,000 (based on experience and education).
* 30 paid vacation days + paid public holidays.
* Holiday allowance of 8.33%, paid annually.
* Travel reimbursement.
* Relocation support (if applicable), including:
* Assistance with first housing
* Relocation bonus
* Support with BSN, banking, insurance, and onboarding
* Work permit and visa assistance (if applicable).
* Personal guidance from Xelvin and access to a strong technical network in the Netherlands.
Want to know more about this opportunity? Apply straight away!