Head of R&D Hub Padua

Belimo; Mestrino; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Belimo seeks a global-minded organizational builder to scale capabilities at its Innovation Hub in Padua, Italy. The role leads a complex matrix organization, translating strategy into long-term roadmaps and multi-year plans for capabilities and budget.

You will drive globally aligned Hub growth, partner with product engineering and global domains, and implement a leadership-driven operating model that links People, Domain and Product leadership across functions.

Competenze

• Requires degree in engineering, technology or related scientific discipline.
• Advanced education in business administration, leadership, finance or project/operations management is desirable.

Mansioni

• Translate strategy into a multi-year Hub roadmap and annual plans for capabilities, staffing, infrastructure and budget.
• Drive capability-led, globally aligned Hub growth across Product Enhancement, Product Category Ownership and Global Engineering Services.
• Implement the Innovation Excellence Hub Operating Model with clear responsibilities and escalation paths.
• Ensure local execution aligns with global governance and avoid parallel local strategies.

Conoscenze

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Formazione

Engineering/technology degree

MBA/leadership/finance/PMO education desirable

Descrizione del lavoro

Introduction

The new Innovation Hub in Padua - Italy is looking for a global-minded organizational builder who can scale capabilities and lead through influence across a complex international matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate the Innovation Strategy and the direction of the Head of Innovation Excellence into a multi-year Hub roadmap and annual plans for capabilities, staffing, infrastructure and budget.
• Drive capability-led, globally aligned Hub growth and develop the Hub contribution across Product Enhancement, Product Category Ownership and Global Engineering Services.
• Implement the Innovation Excellence Hub Operating Model, connecting People, Domain and Product Leadership through clear responsibilities, decision rights and escalation paths.
• Ensure local execution remains aligned with global product, domain and process governance; prevent parallel local strategies, portfolios, standards or processes.

People Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

• Act as the line manager for the Hub organization and hold accountability for people leadership, performance, development, succession, capacity planning, local execution, culture and engagement.
• Set clear objectives and responsibilities, provide regular feedback and coaching, address performance issues, recognize contribution and develop future leaders and experts.
• Recruit and onboard employees in line with the approved Hub capability target picture, workforce plan, budget and global hiring governance.
• Create a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven environment that strengthens ownership, collaboration, learning and Belimo Credibility Culture.

Required Expertise

Educational Requirements

• Degree from a university, university of applied sciences or equivalent institution in engineering, technology or a related scientific discipline.
• Advanced education in business administration, leadership, finance or project / operations management is desirable.

Experience

• Proven experience in building or scaling technical teams and capabilities in an international matrix organization.
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and collaboration with Global Domains, Product Engineering, Production, Quality and other relevant functions.
• Strong business and financial understanding, including resource, budget and operational planning.

Personal Requirements

• Enterprise & Service‑oriented mindset and enjoyment of interface roles
• Strong communication skills; very good target group-oriented communication and presentation skills at all hierarchical levels
• Proficiency in English is required; Additional local or international languages are advantageous.
• Ownership mentality; high personal responsibility with the ability to organize, prioritize and delegate with resilience Empathetic, solution‑oriented, proactive, sound judgment, and courage to decide and elevate
• Ability to be influential in and beyond the reporting line across hierarchy and divisions (360°); Holistic thinking
• Willingness to travel internationally as up to approximately 10-15%, depending on business needs.

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real-world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone.

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Compensation & Benefits

At Belimo, we believe in fair, equitable, and competitive compensation. We offer pay that reflects your skills, experience, education, and location. Beyond compensation, you'll benefit from a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and long-term success. Belimo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.