Project Manager New Product Introduction (NPI)

About the team

At ZF Wind Power, we are a global leader in technology-driven manufacturing of on- and offshore wind turbine gearboxes and powertrains and a global service partner. We lead the high-performance onshore market segments with our SHIFT compact modular platform designs. We delivered the world’s first offshore 9.5 MW wind turbine gearbox and, in close cooperation with our partner, delivered the first next generation 15 MW offshore powertrain. 

We have the world’s largest installed capacity of +8 MW offshore wind turbine gearboxes. Since entering the wind industry in 1979, we have delivered more than 85,000 gearboxes, powering over 200 GW wind turbines, covering more than 25% of the total installed capacity of geared-driven wind turbines worldwide. Together with our partners, we continuously invest in the wind market to empower a sustainable future together.

As ZF Wind Power is still growing, we are looking for a new colleague in the product development in Lommel, Belgium.

Who do we look for?
We look for people with the right attitude based on values. At ZF Wind Power we do our best to embody and encourage following values on a daily basis:
Integrity – Courage – Teamwork – Goal orientation – Wellbeing – Diversity

What you can look forward to as Project Manager (m/f/d) New Product Introduction (NPI):

• Manage full NPI-projects: develop, validate and start production of new wind gearboxes/drivetrains
• Lead a dedicated project team to deliver the NPI on time, cost and quality targets
• Report to the leadership team of ZF Wind Power on project progress, risk and drive decisions
• Be the face to our customers for the project and proactively ensure delivery according to specifications and expectations
• Contribute to empower the international PMO team to catalyze project driven innovation
• Lead other type of projects when needed

Your profile as Project Manager (m/f/d) New Product Introduction (NPI):

• Master education or comparable with technical and business affinity
• Project management skills, certifications such as Prince 2 are an asset
• Target oriented, persistent, combining both analytical insight and a hands-on approach
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Willing to travel internationally on a regular basis