Project Manager

As a Projectmanager at Lely, you take ownership of innovative product development projects that contribute to the future of dairy farming. You ensure projects are brought from idea to realization: on time, within scope, and with full control over budget and quality. You connect people, expertise, and resources, and bring structure to environments where not everything has been defined yet. 

You will work on projects within the Alternatives & Regenerative Ag. department, where we build new business models and regenerative solutions for dairy farmers. Think of product development at the intersection of robotics, nature, ecology, and economics. Much of what we do is new—this requires vision, courage, and the ability to provide direction without being able to predict everything in advance. 

Within a small, multidisciplinary, and ambitious team, you work closely with the Program Manager and Senior R&D Specialist. Together, you develop innovative solutions around regenerative feeding, soil and cow health, and manure management. You continuously switch between strategy and practice: you lead projects, but are also hands-on in the execution. 

Your key responsibilities: 

• You lead innovative product development projects within Alternatives & Regenerative Ag. and take full ownership from initiation to realization. 
• You create a clear, shared ambition and translate vision and ideas into concrete project goals, project plans, and business cases. 
• You coordinate and execute projects, guide tests and pilots, and bring structure to environments where not everything is yet defined. 
• You maintain control over budget, progress, and risks, and actively steer where needed to achieve results. 
• You work closely with colleagues from various disciplines as well as with external experts and suppliers. 
• You build a strong internal and external network and ensure clear progress reporting to managers and stakeholders.