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Ayming

Business performance consulting and ROI optimization

R&D Project Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMadrid, Spain

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering or a scientific area is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in R&D+i incentive management and project management for large accounts is required.
  • Experience in project management, including planning, monitoring, prioritization, and risk management, is required.
  • The role requires rigorous deadline management and the ability to request information and keep projects moving.
  • The role requires substantial exposure to clients and large accounts.
  • Professional command of Spanish and a good professional level of English are required.
  • Regular use of office productivity and project-management tools, including internal ERP systems and collaborative tools, is required.
  • The candidate must be organized, structured, and results-oriented, and able to make decisions in changing environments.
  • The candidate must demonstrate autonomy, responsibility, and a broad business perspective.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project management, from planning and task assignment through project closeout.
  • Monitor project progress periodically, covering both technical activities and executed expenditure.
  • Manage client follow-up and identify and record risks, issues, and dependencies to mitigate impacts.
  • Plan detailed schedules using project-management tools, defining milestones, timelines, and critical paths.
  • Coordinate communication among functional teams, technical teams, and management, ensuring effective communication and reporting.
  • Maintain effective and ongoing client communication, understand client needs and expectations, and provide appropriate tailored solutions.
  • Implement rigorous monitoring and supervision methodologies to track progress and ensure project objectives are met.
  • In accordance with the Innovation Directorate's strategy and methodology, track work execution, deliverable quality, and deadlines with clients and internally.
  • Coordinate services and manage relationships with strategic clients.
  • Review and optimize processes and methodologies.
  • Drive internal improvements to tools and templates.
  • Collaborate across functions, including coordination with Legal and other teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Training in project management, such as PMO, PMP, or Agile, is optional.

About the Company

Ayming

Business performance consulting and ROI optimization

Ayming helps businesses improve performance by combining specialized knowledge across innovation, operations, and people with hands-on collaboration. The firm works with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimize processes, and maximize value from R&D and other funding, delivering practical action and measurable results. With 1,300 employees across 15 countries in Europe and North America and 30+ years of experience, Ayming differentiates itself through its deep cross‑disciplinary expertise, long-standing client relationships, and a proven track record of delivering return on investment, including generating about €1.1 billion per year in R&D funding for clients. The goal is to help clients go further by turning insight into concrete improvements that boost performance and funding.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Levallois-Perret, France
Founded
1986

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