Technical Project Manager
Posted 3 days 6 hours ago by Flexxy Recruitment Solutions
Technical Project Manager
Location: Alkmaar, The Netherlands
Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Join the pioneers of photonic sensing at PhotonFirst!
PhotonFirst is revolutionizing how industries turn light into data with cutting-edge fiber optic sensing technology. Our innovations empower sectors across the globe-from aerospace to mobility-to tap into the full potential of photonics at scale.
From day one, we've embraced a bold, pioneering mindset-driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for shaping the future. We're growing fast and looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead the way in delivering successful, high-impact projects.
About the Role
As a Technical Project Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our multidisciplinary project teams. From initial concept to final delivery, you'll ensure every milestone is met - on time and within budget-while delivering breakthrough solutions to our clients.
Your key responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire cross-functional project teams with clear planning and motivating milestones.
- Manage project execution from start to finish while ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines.
- Own the day-to-day coordination of our client-facing sensing system projects.
- Monitor progress, report project status to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Operations, and Commercial teams.
- Roll up your sleeves when needed: get hands-on with customer-specific hardware configuration and delivery.
- Explore commercialization potential and support sales in identifying new opportunities.
What You Bring
You're a natural leader with a structured mindset and the flexibility to adapt. You thrive in a high-tech, entrepreneurial environment and bring:
- A degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences (WO or HBO).
- 5+ years of experience managing commercial client projects in a technical or R&D-driven environment.
- Proven expertise in project management methodologies (WBS, IMS, scope control, budgeting, quality standards).
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to translate complexity into clarity-while keeping teams focused and energized.
- A proactive, hands-on approach-ready to dive in when challenges arise.
- Living in the Netherlands and available to work from Alkmaar (hybrid setup).
Why PhotonFirst?
- Shape the future of photonic sensing technology.
- Be part of a passionate, highly skilled team.
- Make a real impact in a fast-growing, high-tech environment.
- Endless variety-no two days are the same!
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & travel allowance
- 27 vacation days (based on full-time), with the option to purchase 10 extra per year
- Excellent pension scheme (Zwitserleven)
- €40 net monthly phone allowance
- Monthly sports & fitness contribution
Ready to make light work for you?
Apply now and join PhotonFirst's journey!