R&D Project Manager, Systems & Options
About this role
<p><span>We are looking for an R&D Project Manager with strong system‑level understanding of complex engineering products to lead the development of advanced cooling system projects within our Systems & Options product team.</span></p><p><span>This role plays a key part in shaping a strategically important new product, ensuring it is developed in a structured, system‑level manner and brought to a state of full product readiness. You will work at the intersection of technology, product development, and productization, driving complex development projects from early planning through design completion and readiness for productization.</span></p><p><span>If you are motivated by high‑end technology, complex systems, and working at the forefront of cryogenic solutions for quantum computing, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact.</span></p><p><span>In this position, you will have end‑to‑end ownership of cooling system development projects. You are responsible for driving structured execution, aligning technical content with schedules and priorities, and ensuring the resulting solution is technically complete, system‑integrated, and scalable.</span></p><p><span>You operate at system level, coordinating multiple disciplines and guiding project‑level decisions throughout the development phase. While this role requires strong technical understanding of cryogenic systems, you will work in close collaboration with technical leads, product development teams, and productization teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and progress.</span></p><p><span>We offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position as well as the support of a highly skilled growth organization. This is an excellent opportunity for your own professional growth in a dynamic, enthusiastic, and professional team where we work together, and we support each other. We have a multicultural work environment with room to grow, where you can use your potential and develop your skills.</span></p><p><strong>Main responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Own and lead cooling system projects from planning through design completion and product readiness</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Define and manage project scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risks</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Drive execution, follow‑up, and closure across all workstreams</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Act as the system‑level project owner, ensuring a coherent, integrated cryogenic solution across subsystems and options</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Ensure system requirements, interfaces, and dependencies are clearly defined and managed</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Drive alignment on modularity, scalability, and configurability of the remote cooling solution</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams without direct line authority</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span>Facilitate alignment between teams, clarify ownership, and remove blockers</span></p></li></ul><p><strong>What we expect from you</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Experience in complex engineered products, example; cryogenics, low-temperature systems, vacuum deposition systems</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Degree in physics, engineering, or another relevant technical field</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Strong and proven project management skills in complex technical or hardware development projects</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution without direct line authority</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Structured, proactive, and delivery-oriented way of working</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span>Strong understanding of cryogenic systems; familiarity with Bluefors products or equivalent high‑end cryogenic solutions is highly benefic