Programme Manager – NEURA Research Programme

NEURA Robotics

. Own NEURA research projects end to end and translate business objectives into project deliverables .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMetzingen • GermanySeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing research and innovation programmes, with a strong focus on project controlling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination. Proficient in integrating project outcomes into product development within the robotics and AI sectors.

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Project ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder CoordinationRobotics KnowledgeAI Understanding

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Hard Skills

Project ControllingBudget ManagementMilestone TrackingReportingInnovation Programme ManagementPublic Funding ExperienceCooperation Agreements KnowledgeIP ManagementPublication Rules KnowledgeTechnical Understanding

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicationTeam Coordination

Industry Keywords

RoboticsArtificial IntelligenceHealth CareRetailHospitalityIndustry-Academia Cooperation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own NEURA research projects end to end and translate business objectives into project deliverables
Align with teams receiving project outcomes and ensure results are delivered on time, on budget and implemented into new products
Act as the single point of contact for funded projects, partners and internal NEURA teams
Run project kick-offs and establish cooperation agreements, milestones and reporting cycles with grantees, Legal and Finance
Track progress, budgets and deliverables across the project portfolio
Anticipate risks, develop mitigation plans and ensure corrective actions are deployed
Coordinate NEURA contributions including MiPA robots, robotic hands, Gym access time and Neuraverse access
Own weekly execution reviews, monthly management reviews, milestone tracking and Research Board reporting
Connect project results with product and engineering teams for integration into the Neuraverse and MiPA roadmap
Manage IP, publication and dissemination topics
Build the programme community through partner events, demo days, trade fairs and conferences
Improve programme processes and tools and help prepare the next call
Report to the Head of Business Unit MiPA

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in engineering, computer science, natural sciences or business, or a comparable qualification
At least 8 years of experience managing research, funding or innovation programmes with several partners, ideally in robotics, AI or another technology field
Hands-on experience with project controlling: milestones, budgets, reporting and risk management across a portfolio of projects
Good technical understanding of robotics and AI
Confident communication skills to coordinate universities, startups and corporate teams
Fluent English, written and spoken
Experience with public funding schemes or industry–academia cooperations
Knowledge of cooperation agreements, IP and publication rules in research projects
Background in Health Care, Retail or Hospitality
German language skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Option of partial remote work
International team environment
Access to leading universities, institutes and startups
Hands-on work with MiPA, the Neuraverse and the NEURA Gym
Close cooperation with management and the NEURA Research Board
Room to shape the programme and the next calls