Project Leader R&D

Lead complex cross-functional projects involving mechanical, electronic, and software engineering, ensuring strong technical understanding and alignment across all domains, with particular attention to software-driven system integration

Drive projects within a full product development lifecycle that includes embedded and/or application software, ensuring alignment between hardware and software development timelines, dependencies, and release strategies

Develop and maintain detailed project plans with challenging deadlines, adapting to changing requirements and priorities, including iterative software development cycles and incremental releases

Navigate a large and international organizational structure, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder alignment across departments and sites, especially between R&D;, software, and product management teams

Proactively identify and manage project dependencies and risks, including software-related risks such as integration issues, requirement ambiguities, and late defect discovery, and implement robust mitigation strategies

Balance strict budget constraints with ambitious project goals, including resource planning across hardware and software disciplines, forecasting and delivering within agreed financial targets

Translate complex technical information, including software architecture, development progress, and system-level impacts, into clear, concise updates for senior management and non-technical stakeholders

Contribute to continuous improvement by optimizing project management processes, particularly in hybrid (agile/waterfall) environments, and collaborating with global teams and business units

Our LabTec Project Leadership Team plays a pivotal role in driving the development of innovative laboratory solutions that set industry benchmarks. As a key interface between technical experts and management, we not only manage complex, cross-functional projects, but also foster collaboration across global teams and continuously enhance our processes.

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries.

• You have a higher degree in mechanical, electrical, software engineering, or in a comparable engineering field (MSc preferred)

• You bring a minimum of 5 years of work experience as a project leader or project manager, ideally in a high-tech environment with cross-functional team management responsibilities

• Proven experience in software product development, including working with software development teams (e.g., embedded systems, firmware, or application software), and understanding of software development processes, release cycles, and integration into physical products

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and the product development lifecycle, with hands-on experience in both classical (waterfall) and agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe)

• Good understanding of software-specific practices such as backlog management, sprint planning, system integration, and verification/validation in a regulated or high-quality environment is a strong advantage

• You bring excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a problem-solving mindset with analytical and strategic thinking skills and attention to detail

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management capabilities, including the ability to explain complex technical and software-related topics

• You are fluent in English (written and spoken); German is an advantage but not required