At Toyota Material Handling Europe, we create the technology that keeps the world moving. Our solutions support businesses across Europe every day, combining automation, connectivity and productivity to make operations safer, smarter and more efficient.

We firmly believe in setting ideas in motion. With a strong foundation in place, we are now investing more than ever in research and development to accelerate our leadership. We are a global organisation with strong local R&D centres, working together as one team, ONE R&D. By combining local expertise with shared platforms and a common direction, we are strengthening our European R&D organisation to shape the next generation of material handling solutions. MOVE the future with us.

The Position

At Toyota Material Handling Europe, we are now expanding our European R&D organisation with a new Manager. In this role as Manager R&D Project Management Office you will lead and develop your team of Project managers ensuring governance, coordination and execution support in our R&D development programs. Working cross functionally with internal stakeholders as well as external collaborators, your work contributes and support forums, decision making and prioritisation within R&D.

This role is crucial to ensure a consistent and professional project and program management approach within Toyota Material Handling Europe R&D, always with quality, cost, time and functionality as a priority. 

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of R&D development programs, aligning execution with agreed objectives
• Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers, driving excellence in planning, execution, cross-functional coordination, and transparent reporting
• Establish standardized ways of working, including governance, processes, and frameworks across project, program, and portfolio management
• Resource and capability planning, ensuring the right competencies and capacity to meet evolving short- and mid-term business needs
• Drive portfolio alignment and prioritisation as a member of the PMO R&D Steering Committee, ensuring focus on highest-value initiatives
• Monitor performance proactively identifying risks, resolving bottlenecks, enabling continuous improvement across programs
• Continuously develop and mature the PMO function, strengthening tools, methodologies, and best practices to improve efficiency and outcomes

Your Profile

• 3+ years of leadership experience within R&D, product development, or project/program management environments
• Demonstrated success leading senior specialists and/or project managers, fostering high-performing, accountable teams
• Strong expertise in project and program management methodologies within complex technical development settings
• Solid understanding of product development lifecycles and management of development programs, with the ability to structure, prioritize, and drive execution in complex, multi-stakeholder delivery landscapes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of translating between technical and non-technical audiences
• People-centric leadership style, with the ability to balance strategic, operational, and people-related challenges
• Analytical and data-driven mindset, track performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Our Offer

In a rapidly evolving high-tech industry, Toyota Material Handling Europe stands as a stable, global, and influential player. We offer a dynamic, diverse, and welcoming local work environment, always within an international context. This position is based in our R&D Department at our European Headquarters in Mjölby, Sweden, with the option to work remotely two days a week. Additionally, we provide an attractive benefits package, including a yearly bonus.

Most importantly, we have exceptional people like you onboard who continuously learn, improve, and collaborate to deliver excellence in everything we do. As you help move us forward, we look forward to supporting your remarkable career growth.

Toyota Material Handling Europe is committed to helping you balance your professional and personal life, offering not only excellent compensation but also flexible work arrangements. We foster personal and professional growth by providing opportunities to learn new, in-demand skills and participate in impactful projects shaping the future of our industry.

Our inclusive culture encourages open collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and inspired. With a focus on your career development, you'll find opportunities for advancement as we grow together, creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.   

Your Application

Send your application,in English, no later than August 23rd. 2026. We screen continuously, with interviews starting after the summer holidays mid-September. Applications are only accepted through our recruitment system.

Questions about the role can be answered by Nicola Musolesi Senior Manager Project Lead; nicola.musolesi@toyota-industries.eu (until 3rd week of July)

For more information about this position please contact Victoria Östryd Söderlind, recruitment Specialist; Victoria.OstrydSoderlind@toyota-industries.eu