Hybrid Project Manager – Embedded Systems, Functional Safety

at NewTec GmbH

• Job title: Project Manager – Embedded Systems, Functional Safety
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bremen, Germany

About the role

• Project manager for embedded systems & functional safety at NewTec. Leading development teams and managing projects in a hybrid work environment in Germany.

Responsibilities

• You are responsible for the technical and disciplinary leadership of medium to large development teams (3–30 people) in an interdisciplinary project environment.
• You perform holistic project management with dedicated responsibility for budget, schedule, scope, and quality of deliverables.
• You act as the central communication and solution interface between customers, development teams, sales, and external subcontractors.
• In close coordination with the specialist departments, you prepare sound, project-specific cost estimates and detailed project plans.
• You use established project management methods such as Waterfall, Agile, SCRUM, etc., and continuously refine them to improve goal attainment.

Requirements

• You hold a degree in engineering, computer science, business administration, or a comparable technical discipline.
• You have several years of experience successfully leading and executing service projects in the field of embedded electronics or electronics integration.
• Ideally from a technical background such as industry or the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr).
• Support through the Vocational Advancement Service (Berufsförderungsdienst, BFD) is possible.
• An initial project management certification (e.g., IPMA Level D or PMI) is desirable.
• You have already gained experience and built advanced knowledge in one of the following safety standards, e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 26262, ISO 13849, or MIL‑STD‑882E.
• Your technical expertise is complemented by strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to motivate interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organizational skills, a high degree of personal responsibility, and strong determination are among your attributes.
• You are fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Onboarding process: A tailored onboarding training program and a personal buddy ensure a good start.
• Feedback culture: Personal exchange is important to us; regular feedback meetings are held.
• Individual training and development: We support your professional and personal potential with internal and external training.
• Autonomy and ownership: Trust is a core value of our corporate culture. Everyone is encouraged to contribute actively and help shape the company.
• Flexible working hours and mobile office: Our flexitime arrangements and mobile office options provide flexibility for a good work–life balance.