Head of Technologies and Platforms NES (f/m/x)

JR Germany; Oberkochen; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Technologies and Platforms to lead R&D efforts in the Neuro/Spine sector. This pivotal role involves managing software development teams, overseeing project portfolios, and aligning technology strategies with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in R&D processes, project management, and team leadership. Join a diverse and innovative environment where your expertise will inspire future advancements in science and technology.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in R&D development processes.
• Experience in project and change management, PM certification is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead the R&D department 'Technologies and Platform' within the business-sector Neuro / Spine.
• Manage quality, budget, and capacity planning for the department.

Kenntnisse

R&D Development Processes

Project Management

Agile Product Development

Team Leadership

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

University Degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering

PhD

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Head of Technologies and Platforms NES (f/m/x), Oberkochen

Client: ZEISS

Location: Oberkochen, Germany

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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• Leads the R&D department “Technologies and Platform” within the business-sector Neuro / Spine (BS NES), including the leadership of assigned Software development teams.
• Manage quality, budget, and capacity planning for the department and its respective project portfolio.
• Develop the technology and platform strategy, its roadmaps for BS NES in alignment with strategic goals of MED R&D, responsible for assigned platform clusters.
• Develop and manage external development partners and project suppliers (goods, test houses, resources) with internal stakeholders.
• Understand customer and internal stakeholder needs and expectations and translate this knowledge into effective decisions.

Minimum qualifications include:

• University degree in natural sciences or engineering, PhD is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in R&D development processes of comparable products.
• Experience in project and change management as well as agile product development; PM certification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing project teams or R&D teams.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Ability to act as a role model, develop, coach, and trust employees.