R&D Product Technical Manager Team Horizon is seeking a R&D Product Technical Manager for a client in Galway. The product Technical Manager is accountable for the deliverables of R&D due to ensure the success of the project. As well as the detailed scheduling and budgeting of R&D activities with support of “Disciplines”) Why you should apply: * Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work. * Excellent contracting rates on offer. * They put their people first and live their diversity and inclusion values embracing all perspectives. What you will be doing: * Apply the specific PDP of his/her PG/PL following CPM (CLEAN Project Management) * In charge of the robust design in line with the economical targetsApplies Standardization rules, exceptionally will request de standardizations based on sound justifications * Call for all necessary design reviews * Make sure that Design Reviews of other networks are happening in a timely manner (Purchase, Industrial) * Represent the R&D function at the customer * Interface with the customer for the R&D subjects of the project, break down and cascade internally customer requests and needs * Report and escalate to his project manager or R&D manager as needed * Responsible for the detailed scheduling and budgeting * Contribute to the identification of the needs in terms of resources, equipments, investments * Establish detail break down of the activities to meet the milestones * Follow activities and spending of his scope to meet his allowed budget * Management of the contributors * Daily management of all R&D contributors, dedicated or not * Assign to them the work packages needed * Regular review with his/her R&D manager or Product Manager and the Discipline Department Managers to check alignment between needs and availabilities What you need to apply: * An Engineering Degree in a relevant area * Minimum 5 years experience in an Project/Product Management role * Experience in any or all Mechanical, hardware & software design/ technology would be advantageous * Knowledge of engineering drawings & drawing control is desirable but not essential * Technical background Mechanical or Hardware * Good knowledge of design validation (DV) & process validation (PV) programs. * Experience in the automotive Industry will be an advantage * Manage Communication/reporting with customers * Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget