Manager Product Development vacatures bij Prodrive Technologies

Product Life Cycle Manager Embedded Computing Systems

The Netherlands - Eindhoven |

• Product Life Cycle Manager Embedded Computing Systems

If you are passionate about steering product roadmap, driving operational excellence, and safeguarding performance throughout the full lifecycle, we invite you to join our Embedded Computing Systems Operations team.

You will continuously improve product quality, manufacturability, cost performance, and supply robustness. Together with your product team, you ensure that every phase-from introduction through maturity to phaseout-is managed in a structured, predictable, and data driven way.

We are Prodrive Technologies

We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to building a future where everyone can thrive, resources are optimized, and connectivity brings people together.

At Prodrive Technologies, we develop high-performance embedded computing systems that power the machines, tools, and devices of tomorrow. From real-time image processing to ultra-precise motion control, our solutions perform mission-critical workloads that make our customers tick. We are more than a supplier-we are a systems provider, thriving on the challenge of engineering as the most efficient and reliable solution for every application.

Our Embedded Computing Systems (ECS) are fully developed and manufactured in-house-from electric design to low-level software. This approach guarantees long lifecycles, seamless interoperability of all components, and perfect integration with our customers' systems.

About the role:

You are the central figure driving the success of multidisciplinary projects across embedded hardware, software, and system design. You'll take full responsibility for planning, execution, and delivery-while ensuring alignment between internal teams, external partners, and customer expectations.

You'll be working closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality departments-coordinating all activities to deliver high-quality embedded computing solutions that meet demanding requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a product team owning a product group for a specific customer
• Manage project timelines, resources, risks, and budgets across multiple disciplines
• Secure solid QLTC performance with your product team towards your customer
• Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders and external customers
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, designers, and quality assurance specialists
• Drive continuous improvement

Profile

• BSc, BEng, or MSc in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Industrial Engineering, or Physics

• Experienced in leading functional teams while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning and operational efficiency

• 10 years project/product management experience across full lifecycle (initiation to closure)

• Understanding systems that combine hardware and software

• Familiar with the technical aspects of product development

• Experience with stage gating processes and gate reviews

• You make bold, confident decisions that move things forward with clarity and momentum

• You actively create meaningful connections, building trust and collaboration that help everyone succeed

• You stay grounded, focusing on what truly works and turning ideas into practical, impactful results

The Prodrive Technologies Mindset

Responsibility

You don't just go to work, you feel responsible for your project

What we offer

• Perfect environment for those eager to develop themselves and take full responsibility for a project.
• Many opportunities for personal and professional development, along with the flexibility to explore diverse roles across various projects.
• A young and dynamic culture which stimulates innovative thinking and taking initiatives.
• Personal budget just for you to learn new things. Your growth is our priority.
• Flexible working hours and lunch, dinner, and access to our company gym.
• Personalized development plan to craft your future.
• You will receive essential tools if these are necessary to perform your job (i.e. iPhone and laptop).
• On-campus sports facilities enable you to incorporate exercise seamlessly into your work routine.
• A performance-driven salary that grows with your accomplishments.
• Unlock the opportunity to become a shareholder and entrepreneur within the company.
• Travel allowance based on the days you are actually at Prodrive Technologies.
• Work-life balance with at least 33 vacation days per year.
• Access a retirement plan.