Product Manager

Technical Project Manager (Product Lifecycle / Embedded System)

Location: Eindhoven region (Netherlands)

Employment Type: Full-time

Contract Type: Long-term (with potential for permanent employment)

Relocation support available

About the Role:

Are you ready to take full ownership of complex technical products throughout their lifecycle?

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager who thrives in a high-tech environment where hardware and software come together, and where your decisions directly impact product performance, cost, and long-term success.

In this role, you are not just managing timelines.

You are responsible for guiding products through their entire lifecycle, from introduction to maturity and phase-out, ensuring they remain competitive, reliable, and scalable.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• You don’t just deliver projects, you own products long-term
• You operate at the intersection of engineering, operations, and strategy
• You influence decisions that directly impact performance, cost, and scalability
• You work in a company where technology and manufacturing are deeply integrated

What You’ll Do:

• Own a product (or product group) across its full lifecycle (NPI → ramp-up → sustain → EOL)
• Drive improvements in quality, cost, manufacturability, and supply robustness (QLTC)
• Lead cross-functional teams across R&D, operations, supply chain, and quality
• Balance trade-offs between performance, lead time, cost, and availability
• Coordinate engineering changes, redesigns, and lifecycle optimisations
• Define and manage lifecycle planning, roadmaps, and stage-gate processes
• Identify risks (technical, supply chain, cost) and proactively mitigate them
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and customers on long-term product strategy

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar)
• 7+ years of experience in: "Technical Project Management", OR "Product Lifecycle Management (PLM / LCM)"
• Experience in embedded systems, electronics, or complex hardware/software environments
• Strong understanding of full product lifecycle (NPI → sustain → EOL)
• Experience working in cross-functional environments (engineering, supply chain, manufacturing)
• Familiarity with: Stage-gate / lifecycle governance, Engineering change management (ECR/ECO), Continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma mindset)
• Strong decision-making skills, able to manage trade-offs and take ownership
• Hands-on, proactive mindset, you drive progress and don’t wait for direction
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)
• EU work authorization or willingness to relocate (visa support possible for non-EU candidates)

We Offer:

• Long-term contract (38 hours/week) with the possibility of permanent employment.
• Monthly gross salary: €5,500 – €7,000 (based on experience and education).
• 30 paid vacation days + paid public holidays.
• Holiday allowance of 8.33%, paid annually.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Relocation support (if applicable), including:
• Assistance with first housing
• Relocation bonus
• Support with BSN, banking, insurance, and onboarding
• Work permit and visa assistance (if applicable).
• Personal guidance from Xelvin and access to a strong technical network in the Netherlands.

Want to know more about this opportunity? Apply straight away!