Project Manager Innovation (m/f/d)

You don't just want to fill a position in a large corporation, but actively improve processes and drive a team forward? With us, you can really make a difference!

We are a growing company in biotechnology and have a clear mission: With our innovative real-time PCR kits and the development of ATP and immunological detection systems, we ensure greater safety in the food industry. Our comprehensive system knowledge enables us not only to apply these technologies, but also to continuously develop them within the company. Our products have a direct social relevance - and you can actively contribute to making them even more efficient and sustainable! While others are still sitting in endless meetings, we put new technologies directly into practice - with your input! We stand for a modern management culture, characterized by our own corporate values. Personal responsibility, team spirit and a positive attitude to change are the key to our success.

WE ARE HIRING
PROJECT MANAGER INNOVATION (M/F/D)
LOCATION: POTSDAM (GERMANY)

Hygiena is currently based in Potsdam and Großbeeren, but expects to relocate to Ludwigsfelde in 2027.

• Management of projects from conception, development work, verification, manufacturing, validation and ultimately product commercialization, in accordance with Hygiena's Product Commercialization Process (PCP).
• Leads multi-national / cross-functional teams by conducting regular project core team meetings.
• Tracks and reports performance to project plans and budgets. This includes project risk tracking, management and reporting.
• Represents the projects and the project core teams in front of the Project Approval Committee (PAC) and the Leadership Team (LST). Prepares and presents comprehensive project reviews and status reports. This includes the presentation of the project at stage gate reviews to the management.
• Assists in the continuous improvement to our project management and product development processes. This includes conducting virtual and in-person training sessions on Product Commercialization for Hygiena staff.
• Handles various other duties as delegated by the Director of Global Program Management.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Life Sciences, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Microbiology or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a project manager of innovation projects using a stage-gate process
• Knowledge and experience in running and developing PCR, RT-PCR, ELISA and lateral flow tests preferred
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project / Project Online or similar a web application
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Very good German and English skills, additional languages (Spanish, French) preferred
• Must be able to efficiently lead interdisciplinary and international teams in a dynamic project environment, adapting with agility and guiding through ambiguity
• Occasional international travel is required

• Creative freedom & influence - Your ideas flow directly into decisions instead of getting bogged down in long coordination processes.
• Dynamic corporate culture instead of rigid corporate structures - With us, you have flat hierarchies, short lines of communication and direct exchange with decision-makers.
• Innovative strength & future security - We focus on new technologies, exciting automation projects and continuous development. Our products are essential for food safety and the market is constantly growing.
• Flexible working hours & work-life balance - We don't have a rigid company policy, but a working environment that adapts to your needs. Flexible working hours or flextime options enable a good work-life balance.
• Attractive remuneration & additional benefits - Performance-related pay and benefits such as a company pension scheme await you with us. We think long-term and support you in planning your future.
• Location advantage - In contrast to Berlin, you save yourself long commuting times and benefit from a better quality of life.