Project Manager R&D

We’re looking for Project Manager who will join our Poznań office. 

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? 

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.   

Join us and make a difference! 

Your future team

We are a team of passionate specialists dedicated to implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance our stone wool production facilities. Our goal is to empower our colleagues in the factories by creating human-centric solutions that drive efficiency, innovation, and change.

What you will be doing

As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving transformation projects across our global operations.The role involves project planning and execution of medium sized projects within own specialist area. You will ensure the quality and timely delivery of agreeded deliveries. You will work closely with factory teams to understand their needs, identify opportunities, and facilitate the adoption of new solutions that enhance both technology and human-centric innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

Project Planning & Execution

• Plan, execute, and manage medium-sized R&D projects from definition to completion.

• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.

• Ensure all project targets align with the overall GD strategy.

• Apply project management best practices and follow the Project Management & Development Manual.

Team & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and allocate resources effectively.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and innovative working environment within the project team.

• Collaborate closely with Group Marketing, OPCOs, and the patent team to secure and protect ideas.

Monitoring, Risk & Reporting

• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Conduct regular status meetings and provide clear updates to stakeholders, Programme Managers, and Portfolio Directors.

• Manage project documentation, reports, and SharePoint project sites.

• Prepare quarterly inputs for TYCE and ensure proper project closure with full documentation.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure project activities comply with SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) and local work environment regulations.

• Secure high-quality safety risk assessments for internal teams and OPCO collaborators.

• Ensure team members understand relevant safety requirements.

Innovation & Value Creation

• Identify end-user needs and translate them into development goals and technical requirements.

• Provide specialist knowledge to support R&D initiatives, including analysis, problem-solving, and innovation.

• Continuously evaluate project outcomes and identify improvement opportunities.

What you will bring:

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable individual who is comfortable navigating complex environments and working with a variety of stakeholders, from factory operators to senior management. 

Candidates should have:

• Degree in Engineering or similar

• Knowledge about project management

• Knowledge about production processes ▪ Written and spoken English Language to a high professional business level

• Passed PRINCE2 practinioner

• Self-motivating, self-starting and excellent planning skills

• Leadership and management skills – set goals, involve, motivate, prioritize, delegate and lead

• Intercultural experience

• High impact

• Result-oriented

What we offer:  

By joining our team, you become a part of the people-centric work environment of a Danish company. We offer you a competitive salary, permanent contract after the probation period, development package, team building events, activity-based office in Poznan’s city center in the new prestigious office building – Nowy Rynek. The building is recognized as a building without barriers, which means that it is fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. 

Our compensation package on employment contracts includes:    

• An office-first approach: home office is available up to 2 days per week

• Adaptable Hours: start your workday anytime between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM

• Home office subsidy 

• Private Medical Care 

• Multikafeteria MyBenefit 

• Wellbeing program 

• Extra Day Off for voluntary activities 

… and while in the office you can also use modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture, bicycle parking facilities & showers, chill-out rooms with PlayStation, football table, pool table, board games, subsidized canteen with delicious food & fruit.

Interested?  

If you recognize yourself in this profile and challenge, we kindly invite you to apply with CV written in English. 

Who we are  

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,200 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.    

Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.     

Diverse and Inclusive Culture  

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard.  We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.  

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us.  In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”.  This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.