Role and TasksWe are looking for a talented and enthusiastic person with the passion to drive our product development projects. As Project Manager, you will work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with your colleagues of engineering, product management, purchasing, production, quality as well as with suppliers to successfully complete projects from concept to market introduction. You report to the Product Development Leader and are part of the Product Development team.
You manage product development projects within the Thule RV business unit.
You ensure that objectives are set and that projects stay within scope, time & budget and that they are executed in-line with internal and external quality standards and practices.
You follow-up closely on timing and deliverables defined in the Thule Project System (TPS).
You organize project team meetings and drive the project teams.
You coordinate and energize the team, drive decision making & delegate tasks
You motivate and provide regular feedback to all stakeholders.
You identify issues related to resource or capacity bottlenecks and escalate where and when needed to the Product Development Leader.
You act as a sounding board for team members within the project group.
You contribute to the Project governance by maintaining, optimizing, and training people on the Thule project methodology and assist in implementing additional project tools
used by Thule group in Thule NV.Profile
Master's degree or equivalent through experience.
Proven track record in Project Management, preferably experience using a stage-gate approach.
Great time management and organizational skills allowing you to meet commitments for large scale projects. You have eye for detail and you are able to meet deadlines.
You are stress-resistant and you keep a strong focus on the deliverables, you have an analytical mind, but manage to keep the helicopter view.
You are capable of energizing colleagues in the project team.
You have strong people management skills and the desire and ability to motivate, persuade, and direct the activities of others.
You are an excellent communicator. Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French &
German is a plus.Offer
A full-time position (39 hours per week) at a fast-growing and financially healthy company.
A pleasant working environment where people share knowledge and inspiration.
Competitive salary in line with your experience and background, supplemented with meal vouchers, laptop, hospitalization, and group insurance.
Initiative and perseverance are highly appreciated.
A flat structure with short decision lines.
Flexible working hours and 29 days of leave to be taken in consultation with your team
We believe in strong team work both within your own team but also across teams. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another. Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are. We share the same values and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it.About Thule Group Thule is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Bring your Life— and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport & Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Active with Kids & Dogs (car seats, strollers, bike trailers, child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Bags & Mounts (backpacks, luggage and performance mounts). Thule Group has about 2,800 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2024, sales amounted to SEK 9.5 billion. www.thulegroup.com. Type of employment: permanent position | Contract type: full time | Number of positions: 1 | Full-time equivalent: 39 | City: Menen | County: | Country: Belgium | Reference number: 2025/113 | Contact: Hanne Vanfleteren +3256245983, | Published: 2025-08-04 | Last application date: 2025-09-30
