Hardware Project Manager

The role We’re looking for a Project Manager to join us here at Cowboy to help us achieve our ambitious vision; to change urban mobility through mass production of high-tech yet affordable electric bicycles.

In this role, you have the opportunity to lead end-to-end product development projects in Cowboy from the Idea phase to Product launch, as well as deploy design improvements for our current portfolio.

What you'll be doing Leading all Hardware department projects, coordinating 15-20 stakeholders across the Cowboy organisation.

Your tasks will include:

• Establishing the project master schedule, and rigorously maintaining the adherence to this schedule.
• Execute the product development phase together with internal function developers, industrial designers, mechanical and electronic product developers, quality and industrialisation engineers, marketing and procurement.
• After finalising the product development phase, you are responsible for developing and releasing the production processes and equipment in the Supply Chain or at key suppliers abroad.
• Together with the team, you will set up a review structure that provides optimal insight into the current status of the project and you initiate corrective actions if required.
• You will communicate project status, results, and activities with team members and internal and external stakeholders, always ensuring alignment of expectations.
• You will take the lead in setting up and managing the project budget, as well as overseeing and managing the cost targets.
• You have an international scope, so some travelling is part of this job.

• Master’s degree in a technical subject, preferably mechanical engineering. PMP/Prince2 Certification is a plus.
• +6 years demonstrated ability in handling international multidisciplinary projects.
• You should have lead from start to finish at least one project as a project lead, where the project delivered a proposition which included industrial design, mechanical and electronics aspects.
• Engineering experience in product development is required, whereas experience in production is an advantage.
• Next to your technical background you can look from a business perspective. You have a basic understanding of other disciplines, e.g. marketing, purchasing, design.
• You are eager to learn and have an entrepreneurial mindset / can-do attitude.
• You like challenges and get energy from taking away roadblock. The impossible task is what gets you through the day.
• Organizational sensitivity and ability to communicate on all levels within the organization.
• An independent, mature, and positive attitude, not willing to give up in case of resistance.
• A combination of an analytical and a pragmatic approach: you make it happen.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator, proven track record of working in a dynamic cross functional team.
• Well organised and have the ability to be flexible in a changing work environment.
• Willingness to travel in Europe and Asia when teaming up with our external suppliers.
• Bike design experience is a plus.
• This position requires to be based in Belgium.

• A competitive salary package.
• The opportunity to become one of the key employees of a startup transitioning to scale-up with open, respectful and fun company culture.
• Have a real impact on the company’s growth and evolution.
• Work with people who love what they do every day.