Location: Optima Cycles Asia, Daija District
Employment Type: Full-time

As a leader in cycling technology, we are known for our commitment to excellence and technological advancement. We are currently looking for a motivated Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Taiwan and support our product development efforts.

Job Description
As an Project Manager, you are responsible for managing the entire project life cycle for developing and launching new products at Optima Cycles. You function as key liaison between colleagues in Taiwan and the Netherlands, guiding along all key stakeholders in project execution (Design, RD, Purchase, Production, Quality, Compliance, Marketing and Sales departments). You report directly to the General Manager (Taiwan) and CEO (Netherlands). Your responsibilities include:

• Developing project plans that clearly define scope, deliverables, budget, risks, project phases, timeline, and key milestones, in alignment with the project’s business case.
• Monitoring project progress to ensure timely product introductions, meeting strict launch deadlines.
• Tracking and reporting on project performance using key metrics related to scope, planning, budget, and risks.
• Utilizing key project management tools such as project charters, Gantt charts, risk matrices, change registers, master BOM, Kanban, and others.
• Identifying potential risks and developing and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with the Procurement Department on BOM buildup and cost pricing.
• Ensuring product development meets strict customer requirements while considering optimal producibility in production and assembly and evaluating alternative production methods.
• Ensuring the design team is fully informed about production methods, technical feasibility, costing, and producibility, to ensure a fit-for-purpose design aligned with the project business case.
  
  

About Optima Cycles
Optima Cycles develops and produces Dutch ID e-bikes and Lovens electric cargo bikes. In the Netherlands we have our sales, marketing, planning and assembly departments, in Taiwan we have our production and a wide network of suppliers. Our beautiful factory is located in the heart of Taiwan’s bicycle industry, Dajia District, where a proud local team works. Our Dutch owner lives and works in Taiwan. Both our team and our production capabilities are continuously growing. We foresee much more growth and expansion in the coming years. This puts our company in a very interesting phase.

Your Profile

• Proven project management experience of at least 3 to 5 years, preferably within the bicycle industry.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making capabilities.
• Attention to detail, with a self-starting attitude and a commitment to taking ownership and delivering results.
• Proactive, open-minded, and able to work independently.
• Technically oriented with a passion for engineering and production.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
  
  

What We Offer

• A challenging and dynamic fulltime role within an innovative company.
• Opportunities for growth within a forward-thinking organization.
• A competitive salary.
• Work with a dedicated team passionate about technology and innovation
  
  

Interested?
Are you passionate about contributing to the future of cycling technology? If you meet the qualifications and are excited to join our team, please apply by clicking on the button below. We look forward to meeting you!