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Leiden Temp €3.300 - €4.500 per month (€39.600 - €54.000 per year) View Job Description
We are looking for a Project Manager to support the successful delivery of multiple Research & Technology (R&T) projects within a highly innovative and technical environment. You will be responsible for managing project planning, budgets, contracts, stakeholders, and deliverables while ensuring projects remain on track and compliant with contractual obligations.

Added 19/08/2026

  • Join an innovative technology environment where you will help deliver projects.
  • Gain exposure to cutting-edge R&D projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading technology-driven organization focused on developing innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future. Working at the intersection of engineering, research, and business, the organization collaborates closely with industry partners, universities, research institutes, and government bodies to accelerate technological innovation.

Job Description

  • Monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Support Project Leaders in the structured execution of technical R&T projects.
  • Translate technical developments into clear actions, reports, and stakeholder updates.
  • Manage project budgets, contracts, risks, and financial reporting activities.
  • Ensure contractual obligations and reporting requirements are fulfilled.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders including Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Communications.
  • Manage relationships with external partners, research institutes, universities, and government organizations.
  • Maintain project documentation, risk registers, KPIs, and progress reports.
  • Facilitate project meetings and workshops using PMP, IPMA, Scrum, Agile, Lean, or similar methodologies.
  • Support the preparation of proposals for national and European-funded research projects.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and governance.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 2 to 5 years of relevant Project Management experience.
  • Candidates with more than 5 years of relevant Project Management experience will not be considered due to the intended level of the role.
  • Proven experience managing project budgets and contracts, with concrete examples that can be discussed during the interview process.
  • Strong stakeholder management experience in a complex environment.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
  • Sufficient technical understanding to work effectively with engineers and technical project teams.
  • Experience applying PMP, IPMA, Scrum, Agile, or similar project management methodologies.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • Must be eligible to work in the Netherlands without visa sponsorship.
  • Must be based in the Netherlands or able to travel regularly to Leiden.
  • Experience with SAP is considered a plus.



What's on Offer

  • Full-time position (40 hours per week).
  • Initial contract of at least 12 months with strong long-term career prospects.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative, technology-driven projects with real-world impact.
  • Exposure to complex R&D and publicly funded projects.
  • Collaboration with engineers, research institutes, industry leaders, and government organizations.
  • International and highly collaborative working environment.
  • Opportunity to further develop your project management expertise within a cutting-edge technical sector.



Contact
Nazar Yilmaz
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086549

Job summary

Sector
Secretarial & Business Support
Sub Sector
Project Administrator
Industry
Technology & Telecoms
Jobs by location
Leiden
Contract Type
Temp
Consultant
Nazar Yilmaz
Job Reference
JN-082026-7086549