Technical Project Manager R&D - Infrastructure (m/f/d)

GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.
If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you’ll feel right at home with us.

Join our Innovation team within the Business Unit Infrastructure, where we drive the development of future-oriented solutions for water and gas distribution. In this role, you will take ownership of impactful R&D projects from concept to market launch, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and contributing to the long-term success of our infrastructure portfolio.

Your tasks:

• Lead interdisciplinary project teams and coordinate all internal and external stakeholders
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, resource needs, and high-level timelines
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets (OPEX & CAPEX), risks, and market launch strategies
• Ensure transparent, timely, and audience-appropriate communication across all stakeholder groups
• Monitor project performance and ensure adherence to scope, quality, cost, and milestones
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage risks and issues
• Oversee and prioritize project tasks, ensuring clear responsibilities and timely execution
• Manage project changes and evaluate impacts on time, cost, and quality
• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and compliance with global standards, the innovation framework, and stage-gate processes

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• 4–6 years of professional experience, including 2–3 years in a similar project management role
• Solid knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project); PMI certification is an advantage
• Ability to work autonomously, challenge objectives constructively, and drive results in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with R&D, production, purchasing, quality, and other cross-functional partners
• Strong command of English and German at a professional level

René Paparusso
Team Lead Talent Acquisition Management Switzerland
Phone: +41 52 547 10 79
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rené-paparusso-switzerland
Georg Fischer Rohrleitungssysteme AG
Ebnatstrasse 111
8201 Schaffhausen
Schweiz
www.georgfischer.com

Applications from agencies will not be considered.