R&D People Manager

IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.); Louvain-la-Neuve; Sur place; EUR 63 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) is seeking an experienced People Manager to lead a multidisciplinary R&D imaging team within our Agile transformation. You will foster growth, engagement, and high performance while guiding organizational and Agile change across the group.

You will collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and technical stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and alignment with Talent Management, shaping a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in people management, team leadership, coaching, or talent development.
• A genuine passion for supporting people, developing their potential, and building sustainable, high-performing teams.
• Strong active listening and communication skills, enabling you to create trust and clarity.
• A high level of flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments, with a clear understanding that Agile brings transparency and efficiency while requiring continuous adjustments.
• Able to operate with a clear vision while embracing test-and-learn approaches and iterative improvement.
• Capacity to advocate for your convictions with tact and determination, balancing influence and assertiveness.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to arbitrate when needed and ensure consistency in execution.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach, and develop team members.
• Build a sustainable team (recruitment, onboarding, staffing, retention).
• Foster ownership, autonomy, and accountability within the team.
• Ensure an environment that supports reliable delivery (capacity, workload, planning).
• Facilitate collaboration with Product Owner, Scrum Master, and technical stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with other Talent Managers and system/component teams.
• Support the adoption and maturity of Agile practices.
• Drive improvements in team performance, collaboration, and delivery efficiency.
• Promote strong engineering and quality practices.
• Contribute to cross-team initiatives and communities of practice.
• Contribute to broader organizational improvements.

Connaissances

People management

Team leadership

Coaching

Agile work style

Stakeholder collaboration

Description du poste

Mission

As part of the Agile transformation of Proton Therapy R&D, you will lead a multidisciplinary team who contributes to the development of solutions for our Imaging System.

As R&D People Manager, your primary focus will be to create the conditions in which people can grow, collaborate, and perform at their best. You will be responsible for team engagement, talent development, cohesion, and overall operational effectiveness, while supporting the team through organizational and Agile transformations.

Challenges we trust you with

• Lead, coach, and develop team members
• Build a sustainable team (recruitment, onboarding, staffing, retention)
• Foster ownership, autonomy, and accountability within the team
• Ensure an environment that supports reliable delivery (capacity, workload, planning)
• Facilitate collaboration with Product Owner (prioritization), Scrum Master (Agile practices), and technical stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with other Talent Managers and system/component teams
• Support the adoption and maturity of Agile practices
• Drive improvements in team performance, collaboration, and delivery efficiency
• Promote strong engineering and quality practices
• Contribute to cross-team initiatives and communities of practice
• Contribute to broader organizational improvements

What we value

You are an experienced people leader with a genuine interest in helping individuals and teams grow. You combine empathy and active listening with the ability to provide direction, make decisions, and address difficult situations when needed.

You are comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment and understand the dynamics of teams operating in a technical, Agile, or regulated context. You can balance people, delivery and organizational needs, while creating an environment where teams can perform at their best.

• Proven experience in people management, team leadership, coaching, or talent development
• A genuine passion for supporting people, developing their potential, and building sustainable, high-performing teams
• Strong active listening and communication skills, enabling you to create trust and clarity
• A high level of flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments, with a clear understanding that Agile brings transparency and efficiency while requiring continuous adjustments
• The ability to operate with a clear vision while embracing test-and-learn approaches and iterative improvement
• The capacity to advocate for your convictions with both tact and determination, balancing influence and assertiveness
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to make decisions, arbitrate when needed, and ensure consistency in execution
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an asset

Experience working in a technical or Agile environment is highly valued, as it will help you understand the team’s context and support its members effectively.

Compensation package

The total guaranteed annual compensation range (which includes annual base salary, as well as flexible budget if applicable) for this position is provided below:

Total gross guaranteed annual compensation range: 62900 - 95500 €

The salary range indicated above is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects the typical compensation scope for this position based on the role's level of responsibility, required expertise, and location. The actual offer will be determined on an individual basis, taking into account objective and gender-neutral factors including relevant professional experience, qualifications, specific competencies, and internal equity. The range does not constitute a guaranteed salary and is subject to adjustment based on the final assessment of the selected candidate's profile. The role might also qualify for additional compensation elements such as variable pay, profit sharing, and benefits which are not reflected in this range

Life at IBA

At IBA, we value creativity, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. As a certified B Corporation (B Corp), we uphold the highest standards of social and environmental performance. If you're ready to embark on a journey where your skills and ideas can truly make an impact. Let's shape the future of technology together!