Lay the groundwork for tomorrow with Kubota! Since 1890, Kubota has evolved in a unique way worldwide. With a strong will to solve problems in food, water, and the environment, we have leveraged our strength as a manufacturer and solutions provider. Spanning across 120+ countries and employing more than 50,000 people in Asia, Europe, and North America, Kubota generates revenue in excess of $20 billion. From agricultural and industrial machinery to overall water solutions, our question has always been the same: what can we do to meet the demands and enhance our lives for tomorrow?

Explore this exciting career opportunity and join us on the journey as we seek to be an 'Essentials Innovator for Supporting Life'.

The Kubota Technology Innovation Europe (KTI-EU) department focuses on technology development for digital solutions and systems in agriculture, bridging the gap between strategic market research and product development. We are looking to recruit a Project Manager - Autonomous Implements in our office in Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands. This role involves overseeing the processes to translate requirements into prototypes of agricultural autonomous machinery. You will deliver projects within set objectives from planning, quality, and financial perspectives. Your technical expertise will support the team and facilitate the development process, reporting to both Department Managers and Headquarters in Japan.

Verantwoordelijkheden:

• Consistently communicate with involved parties and create progress reports.
• Make high-level contributions to the project.
• Manage the software and hardware development process within the project.
• Directly manage the project team of engineers using a hybrid approach of waterfall and/or agile methodologies.
• Record and communicate necessary activities, including preparation, execution, and documentation of meetings and presentations concerning assigned projects.

Vereisten:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a team leader/project manager in a technical product development environment, specifically in agricultural machinery or vehicle automation.
• Completed higher education, such as a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or technical agriculture.
• Experience with project management tools and reporting (Jira is a plus).
• Experience working with international and remote teams.
• Willingness to travel for international projects.
• Affinity with control systems, sensors, software, and/or the agricultural sector is a plus.
• Proficient in spoken and written English is a must.

Competenties:

• Self-starting
• Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Planning and organizing
• Result orientation

Join us and contribute to innovative solutions in agriculture!