Are you a project leader or interim manager available for a high-impact, short-term assignment? We are currently recruiting an
La siguiente información ofrece un resumen de las habilidades, cualidades y cualificaciones necesarias para este puesto.
Interim R&D; Manager
for a leading food manufacturing company based in
Oñati, Spain.
This is a
delivery-focused, hands-on leadership role
aimed at ensuring project momentum, team coordination, and pipeline execution during a temporary transition period.
Key Mission & Responsibilities
Project Pipeline Continuity:
Keep ongoing R&D; and NPD projects progressing according to plan, managing risks, and removing bottlenecks.
Team Leadership:
Lead and empower a dedicated team of R&D; technicians (~5–7 people), ensuring clear focus and execution discipline.
Cross-Functional Interface:
Coordinate smoothly across Sales, Operations, Quality, Category Management, and Sourcing to maintain cross-departmental alignment.
Portfolio Prioritization & Governance:
Lead project follow-ups, NPD reviews, status reporting, and facilitate decision-making.




Launch Readiness:
Support ongoing product launches across industrial, quality, cost, and timeline readiness.
Profile Requirements
Strong project management and team leadership skills in complex, fast-paced environments.
Proven track record in stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, and pragmatic problem-solving.
Fluent in
English .
Ability to quickly step into a new environment and drive operational delivery.
Working Model & Conditions
Location:
Oñati, Gipuzkoa (Spain).
Duration:
~3 to 6 months (maternity/leave cover).
Flexibility:
Open to experienced interim profiles with
adaptable time commitment / working models
as long as delivery and impact are achieved efficiently. xkdbapo
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