Research Project Manager

KIT-AR is a leading force in the digital transformation of Industry 4.0. Our innovative solutions help manufacturing teams minimize errors and waste, improving worker skills, increasing revenues, and driving global sustainability. As an award-winning B2B startup, we foster a collaborative, international team that thrives on rapid innovation.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, systematic, and creative individual who thrives on leading and driving complex, innovative digital transformation projects. The focus will be on utilizing Augmented Reality for manufacturing and other industrial use cases.
The primary objective is to ensure the successful delivery of projects across across the different stages of engagement with industrial customers.

Main responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing research strategies and methodologies;

• Analysing and interpreting research data, drawing meaningful conclusions;

• Managing the delivery of projects to customers, taking into account the short-term and long-term goals of the business;

• Coordinating with team members, ensuring research tasks are on track and within budget;

• Liaising with stakeholders and providing regular project updates;

• Reporting on project progress, resource planning and financial analysis of the projects;

• Ensuring compliance with ethical standards and industry regulations during research;

• Plan, implement, and coordinate the delivery of multiple projects with the development team and third parties;

• Performing risk management across the existing projects;

• Managing the impact of emerging opportunities and their impact on the existing projects;

• Proactively discuss project progress and needs with management;

• Finding practical and workable solutions to deliver results;

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

• +5-years professional experience in project management;

• Masters Degree in a STEM related area, equivalent qualifications or evidence of equivalent research and analysis experience;

• Experience in developing research proposals and proven track record of securing funding;

• Professional project management certification from accredited institution (preffered);

• Experience in effectively combining agile methodologies with traditional project management in product-based startup environments;

• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making;

• Strong organisational and planning skills, that ensure work is effectively prioritised to meet deadlines;

• Ability to anticipate challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles;

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders and partners;

• Proven skills in writing for and speaking to a range of audiences to ensure impact (Portuguese and English).

If you’re ready to make an impact, drive innovation, and be part of a team shaping the future of Industry 4.0, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at KIT-A and let’s build something amazing together!