Project Manager Product Development

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Project Manager Product Development

BlueHeart Energy Heemskerk

What is required?

  • Completed university Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • At least 3 years of experience in project management of complex product development
  • Experience with quality assurance of a project through a stage-gate or similar process
  • Experience with Agile working methods is a plus
  • Affinity with heat pump technology or similar products is a plus
  • Ability to lead a team and maintain an overview of a project
  • Good communication skills and able to communicate at various levels with stakeholders

What will you get?

  • €5,000 - €7,000 gross p/m (depending on knowledge and experience)
  • 40-hour working week
  • 25 vacation days
  • Training opportunities
  • Company Phantom shares, laptop and SIM card EU+USA
  • Pension scheme

What will you do?

  • 35% Leading and guiding the team at project level
  • 30% Supervising project progress, planning, and budget
  • 20% Maintaining contact with stakeholders
  • 15% Documenting the progress of a project
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Vacancy

As a Project Manager Product Development at BlueHeart Energy, you will be responsible for guiding the design and engineering process of the thermoacoustic core for our clients' new innovative heat pumps, from the initial sketch to the commissioning phase. You will lead the project team and manage the progress, based on a clear planning and specific project milestones. Within a project, you connect different disciplines and ensure everyone is aware of the progress and any challenges.

In addition to coordinating the work within a project, you oversee project progress, quality requirements, and the budget. You also actively maintain contact with both internal stakeholders and the end customer. You play a key role in identifying risks and defining appropriate solutions to prevent or resolve them. In this role, you are closely involved in resolving ambiguities and facilitating collaboration between the right people to make a project successful.

You will be part of the Engineering team, which includes several Mechanical / Project Engineers and a Mechanical Engineer / Lead Designer. As a new addition to the team, you will have the opportunity to shape and further develop this role.

If you enjoy guiding a team at the project level and find it challenging to actively address and solve problems or potential resistance from stakeholders, then this is a job for you.

Working week

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Project Manager Product Development

On an enjoyable workday, you can inform your stakeholders that the team has solved a problem and that you are going to meet the agreed timeline.

On a less enjoyable day, you have to report a delay in the project. It's your job to limit this delay as much as possible!

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    • Meeting with stakeholder
    • Documenting the progress of a project
    • Leading and guiding the team at project level
    • Leading and guiding the team at project level
    • Sprint completion
    • Daily stand-up
    • Lunch
    • Drinks
    • Internal consultation
    • Leading and guiding the team at project level
    • Maintaining contact with stakeholders
    • Daily stand-up
    • Lunch
    • Leading and guiding the team at project level
    • Documenting the progress of a project
    • Supervising project progress, planning and budget

Firsthand experience

When testing, the team encounters unexpected results. What do you do?

In this situation, your first step is to listen to and support the team in formulating a problem description. Based on this, you determine who needs to be involved and inform your stakeholders if necessary. Then you consult with the Resource Managers about the availability of the required resources. You schedule the necessary team meetings and ensure good alignment about the process. During these meetings, you lead the discussions and ensure that progress is correctly documented. You regularly keep the stakeholders informed of developments.

Growth

The career growth path at Blue Heart Energy is not fixed. The company expects to grow fast in the coming years, generating opportunities for all those who are ready to assume new responsibilities. BHE supports training and courses, and sharing knowledge is very important among employees. The main advantage of the start up and scale up phase is that self-initiative is really appreciated, and you can create your own job. As Blue Heart Energy grows, you grow along with them.

Project Manager Product Development

Working at BlueHeart Energy

BlueHeart Energy was founded in 2016 to apply thermoacoustics as a technology in heat pumps and other applications as a replacement of compression technology. Thermoacoustics is a disruptive approach to generate heat and cold, with potential to revolutionize the whole industry. Over the past seven years, BHE has developed a thermoacoustic engine to power heat pumps and airco systems in residential buildings and other (industrial) applications. This so called 'Blue Heart' of a heat pump is sold to manufacturers. We are continuous improving the 'Blue Heart' with new developed and optimizations. As well we will develop different products over time. Besides this, we will set up our production facility, strengthen the relationships with our customers (OEM's and ODM's) and set up pilot projects in houses and other (industrial) applications and monitor these.

  • Headquarters in Heemskerk
  • 45 employees
  • Active in more than 10 countries
  • 20% / 80%
  • Average age 38 years
  • Casual
  • Hybrid working

Colleagues

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Alireza (29) - Project engineer in R&D department

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Before this, I studied thermoacoustics during my master and PhD program and I was always eager to combine thermoacoustics with an environmentally friendly system. I came across Blue Heart energy's website during my research period and I was an immediate fan. When Michiel pitched all his ideas to me, I only thought about one thing:when can I start?

What was your previous job?
Before joining Blue Heart Energy company, I was busy with PhD program at Tarbiat Modares University besides doing some research for aerospace institute.

What do you do in your spare time?
Playing football, inline skating and of course still working on PhD.

Michiel Hartman (53) - CEO

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I founded Blue Heart because sustainable heating and cooling is one of the biggest challenges in the energy transition. Thermoacoustics is one of the game changers to make this possible. A complex technique with great impact which requires a great team with various specialties. Building Blue Heart on all these aspects is my big motivator.

What was your previous job?
Founder of QWIC electric bicycles and president of the Branch Association of Electric Transport. I was also temporary Project Manager of large heat projects in The Netherlands.

What do you do in your spare time?
Tennis, skiing, family, outdoor sports (workouts and water sports).

Haico Halbesma (54) - Chief Financial Officer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Blue Heart's Energy goal to green the built environment in terms of heating and cooling appealed to me greatly. This combined with the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team on the complex challenge of applying this clean solution widely, bringing it to the market on a large scale and getting it produced in the Netherlands.

What was your previous job?
Director.

What do you do in your spare time?
Sailing.

Roel Verhagen (44) - Lead Designer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I chose to work at Blue Heart Energy because I sought to make a tangible impact in my work. The company's startup environment provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of a truly innovative product at the intersection of science, product development, and mass production. Working in a diverse team where roles are flexible keeps the work engaging and dynamic.

What was your previous job?
Product Developer

What do you do in your spare time?
I enjoy engaging in active activities with my children, as well as attending festivals, independent films, and theater performances.

Dick (30) - Test engineer - Electronics, Software, Control and Testing

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I found it appealing to work for a start-up that is tackling a technologically challenging problem. Additionally, the company brings together people from diverse cultures and nationalities, which also attracted me.

What was your previous job?
Assistant project manager at Vattenfall

What do you do in your spare time?
Training for the triathlon, playing the piano, and meeting up with friends.

Michelle (31) - Lead operations - Pilot line assembly

Why did you decide to work for this company?
The technical industry has always interested me, even though my background is not in engineering. Blue Heart offers me the opportunity to grow within this industry. I also enjoy working in a start-up environment, where I can take on multiple responsibilities and tasks.

What was your previous job?
Glassblower and heritage specialist

What do you do in your spare time?
Making art

Jan (56) - Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
At a startup like Blue Heart, you get the opportunity to find solutions for new challenges.

What was your previous job?
Engineering Manager

What do you do in your spare time?
Ice skating, golfing and biking

Luke (33) - Electromechanical Technician

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I chose to work at Blue Heart Energy because I wanted to be part of a fast-paced startup where my technical skills directly contribute to groundbreaking innovations in sustainable technology. The hands-on nature of the Electromechanical Technician role allows me to build, troubleshoot, and improve cutting-edge systems while collaborating closely with passionate and skilled colleagues. Most importantly, I feel a strong sense of purpose knowing that my work helps advance clean energy solutions for a better future.

What was your previous job?
Entrepeneur

What do you do in your spare time?
Go running and drinking beers with friends after running!

Shakthi (24) - Test Engineer - R&D Department

Why did you decide to work for this company?
The thermoacoustic heat pump idea was so fascinating to me when I heard about it and I was amazed by its potential and was excited to understand and help solve the challenges. Also I've always wanted to contribute to a more sustainable future and working at this company allows me to do that.

What was your previous job?
nvt

What do you do in your spare time?
Crocheting, reading, trying something new

Casper - Embedded Engineer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Innovative company with a pleasant work environment. Feels good to further the cause of next generation HVAC technology.

What was your previous job?
Embedded engineer RR Mechatronics

What do you do in your spare time?
Guitar, music, meditation, gaming, watching shows.

Nico (35) - I work for the testing team as an electromechanical technician

Why did you decide to work for this company?
First, the name caught my attention. After that I realised that the intention, the mission of the company was pretty interesting and the ways to achieve such goal were aligned with sustainability and design.

What was your previous job?
I worked as engineer at DTU Nanolab

What do you do in your spare time?
Climb, dance, yoga, travels, gatherings, outdoor activities.

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