R&D Project & Portfolio Control Manager

Location:

Hybrid – 3 Days on Site / Paris / Brussels – Utrecht, Nederland, Netherlands

Salary:

market rate

Type:

Permanent

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Advertiser:

NonStop Consulting

Job ID:

132564696

Posted On: 

22 December 2025

R&D Project & Portfolio Control Manager

(PMO / Project Management / Portfolio background)

Location: Utrecht / Brussels / Paris

From Project Delivery to Portfolio Ownership

This role is designed for an experienced PMO professional or senior project manager who wants to move beyond timelines and governance into financial oversight and strategic influence within R&D.

A growing, innovation-led organisation is professionalising how it manages and controls a large R&D project portfolio and is looking for someone who understands how projects really work, not just how they are reported.

You will oversee the financial and structural backbone of the R&D portfolio, supporting dozens of project leaders while improving consistency, transparency, and decision quality.

This is a role for someone who enjoys complexity, challenge, and influence, and who can earn credibility with senior project stakeholders.

Your Impact

* Oversee portfolio-level budgets, forecasts, and reporting
* Challenge project assumptions with data and insight
* Improve prioritisation and governance across R&D projects
* Own the R&D project management and reporting tool
* Train and support project leaders in financial thinking
* Act as a senior partner, not an administrator

Your Background

* PMO Manager, Senior Project Manager, Portfolio Analyst, or Project Controller
* Experience in a scientific or technical environment
* Strong project control mindset with financial awareness
* Confident pushing back and asking difficult questions
* Ready for a broader, more strategic role

Why This Role

* Central role in shaping how R&D investments are managed
* Strong organisational stability and collaborative culture
* Autonomy, ownership, and visibility
* Hybrid working and flexibility on location

If you are interested to understand who you might be able to transition into this unique and exciting opportunity that van offer a broad perspective, apply here to arrange a confidential discussion.

Please Note: Due to the time of year, I will be out of the office until the 5th of January 2026 and will endeavour to respond to application as early as possible.

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