R&D Project Manager / Release Owner - Hardware Development (f/m/d)

Abb Holdings Inc; Minden; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Canteen

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Workpractices

Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Zusammenfassung

ABB AG in Germany is seeking an R&D Project Manager / Release Owner to lead international hardware development projects from concept through certification and market introduction. You will work with global R&D teams to deliver SIL-certified products aligned with Functional Safety standards such as IEC 61508.

Ideal candidates have a background in regulated industries and strong experience coordinating complex projects, with business-fluent German and fluent English.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in this or a comparable environment.
• Experience leading and coordinating complex projects.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in safety-critical, regulated, or certification-driven environments.
• Business-fluent German and fluent English, with excellent communication skills in both languages.

Aufgaben

• Lead international, cross-functional hardware development projects.
• Drive products through the complete lifecycle, from development and verification to certification and release.
• Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and key milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, product management, quality, manufacturing, and certification activities.
• Support Functional Safety processes including hazard analysis, FMEA reviews, verification planning, and certification.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders worldwide.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Safety-critical environments

Global team lead

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

R&D Team Lead

The work model for the role is: hybrid / #LI-Hybrid

Key responsibilities

Join ABB and help shape the next generation of safety-critical hardware for industrial automation. As an R&D Project Manager / Release Owner, you will lead international development projects from concept through certification and market introduction. Working with global R&D teams, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, SIL-certified products in accordance with Functional Safety standards such as IEC 61508.

Your background may be in automation, automotive, aerospace, rail, medical technology, or another regulated industry. What matters most is your experience in leading complex technical development projects.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead international, cross-functional hardware development projects.
• Drive products through the complete lifecycle, from development and verification to certification and release.
• Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and key milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, product management, quality, manufacturing, and certification activities.
• Support Functional Safety processes including hazard analysis, FMEA reviews, verification planning, and certification.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders worldwide.

Qualifications for the role

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of professional experience in this or a comparable environment
• Experience leading and coordinating complex projects
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in safety-critical, regulated, or certification-driven environments
• Business-fluent German and fluent English, with excellent communication skills in both languages

Benefits

• Canteen
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Workpractices
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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