Technical Project Manager – R&D Sound & Vibration

Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK), Virum, Denmark

Reports to: Head of R&D, Sound & Vibration

Do you want to lead innovative R&D projects that shape the future of sound and vibration measurement technologies? HBK is looking for a Technical Project Manager to drive both minor and major NPI projects from business case to product release — and to strengthen our project execution framework within the Sound & Vibration domain.

At our Virum site, we develop the full measurement chain for sound and vibration applications, including state‑of‑the‑art microphones, accelerometers, preamplifiers, and related technologies. Our products are used globally across aerospace, automotive, civil infrastructure, defence, environmental monitoring, research, and advanced manufacturing.

About the Role

As Technical Project Manager, you will lead cross‑functional R&D projects that span the entire organization. You will work closely with Product Management, Sales, Product Engineering, Strategic Purchasing, Production Planning, and our highly skilled R&D engineers to ensure alignment and successful execution.

You will manage both customer‑specific and platform‑based development projects, ensuring clear communication, structured execution, and high‑quality delivery. Many of your projects will require coordination across multiple disciplines, including electronics designers, mechanical designers, the sourcing team, technical purchasing, planning, and production.

We follow a structured PLC process for NPI projects, supported by Jira for project planning and High Stage for document control. Our approach emphasizes risk management, transparent planning, and the early identification of technical and operational challenges.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Lead multiple R&D projects in parallel, from concept to release
  balance accuracy and speed

• Establish strong project structures and ways of working to ensure efficiency and cadence

• Plan and track all hardware, electronics, and mechanical activities

• Guide technical problem‑solving together with the engineering team

• Implement and improve project processes across the development lifecycle

• Report on progress, cost, quality, and risk to stakeholders and management

What You Bring

• Proven track record managing multiple technical projects in parallel

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Technical Project Management

• A technical background in software, electronics, or mechanics

• Experience implementing processes across product development organizations

• Ability to build trusting relationships quickly internal and external

• Excellent follow up and follow thru across tasks and ability to always keep stakeholders accountable (Eg. Frequent update of the project plans)

It’s an Advantage If You Have

• Experience with sensing technologies, microphones, accelerometers, or similar

• Preferred worked as a development engineer, bringing a product from idea to full implementation in production

• Experience from aerospace or similarly regulated/high‑precision industries

• Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Essential SAFe

• Knowledge of project methodologies such as PRINCE2 or PMI

Application

Please apply through our website. For questions about the position, you are welcome to contact us.

We Offer

At HBK, we believe in freedom with responsibility, enabling a healthy work-life balance and continuous professional development. You will join an international team in an innovative and enjoyable working environment.

You will join a Danish high‑tech market leader with a strong global footprint and a growing presence in new strategic markets. HBK is a profitable and innovation‑driven company where you can directly influence how we work, collaborate, and deliver world‑class measurement solutions.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to shape the future of sound and vibration technologies, we encourage you to apply.

About HBK

On January 1, 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged to form HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With over 3,500 employees worldwide, production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China, and Portugal, and a presence in 80 countries, HBK is a global leader in test and measurement solutions. Learn more at https://www.hbkworld.com.