Technical Project manager

Job offer

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof to transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.

Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our team in Vyškov and drive technical projects across Operations & Supply, ensuring successful delivery from concept to implementation.

Meet your future team:

You will be part of Center of Excellence – DSP, a Team based in three locations in Europe and reporting to manager based in Denmark. Therefore, you may expect to travel up to 30+ days annually.

Your responsibilities:

• Leading small to mid-scale projects within the Operations & Supply area, from concept to implementation
• Defining technical specifications and managing the acquisition of manufacturing technologies and production equipment (e.g. drilling/milling machines, complete production lines, assembly lines, painting processes etc,)
• Participation in process optimization, quality improvement, and product cost-out initiatives across European factories
• Preparation and maintenance of Technical Requirement Specifications in cooperation with relevant stakeholders
• Project planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget
• Problem-solving and close cooperation with cross-functional teams
• Continuous optimization and improvement of production processes and technical solutions
• Ensuring standardization of production lines and technical solutions across sites

Our requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation or a similar field (other educational backgrounds are also welcome with relevant experience)
• 3+ years of experience in technical specification and acquisition of production equipment
• Experience in Technical Project Management and project planning/execution
• Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing technologies and solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes and how they interlink (big-picture thinking)
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems, robotics solutions, and system integrations, combined with solid IT knowledge
• Basic understanding of machine safety and the Machinery Directive
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English and Czech language

What we offer:

• A respectful and supportive culture based on trust
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Flexible working hours and possibility to work from home (hybrid)
• Benefit Plus card
• Summer camps for kids
• Support from the VELUX Employee Foundation
• Discounts on VELUX products and more

Equal Opportunity Employer

VELUX Residential is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX Residential to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.