Software Project Leader

Electrolux Professional Group; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolux Professional Group seeks a Software Project Leader to guide the design and delivery of electronic control platforms for professional appliances. You will drive firmware and software development, coordinate across sites, and act as Technical Product Owner to align priorities with customer needs.

You will lead a diverse team across firmware, software, and SQA, applying AI tools to improve efficiency while ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in FW and SW coding principles and best practices.
• Leadership experience in a software development environment.
• Embedded Systems development including microcontrollers, peripherals, protocols, real-time constraints.
• Ability to convert high-level requirements into structured technical specifications and actionable development plans.
• Proficient in applying AI technologies across the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Agile and Product Owner responsibilities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and development of electronic control platforms for professional solutions.
• Act as Technical Product Owner by defining priorities and aligning stakeholders.
• Plan, execute and monitor timelines, resources, and budgets for project delivery.
• Inspire, motivate and develop firmware, software, and SQA teams for high performance.
• Use data-driven insights to support decision-making and measure progress.
• Translate high-level requirements into clear technical specifications and plans.
• Proactively leverage AI tools to enhance team productivity.
• Ensure standardization and alignment with global architectures and strategy.
• Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and issues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Embedded systems

AI in software development

Agile methodologies

Product Owner

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Job description

At Electrolux Professional Group we hire to meet needs beyond tomorrow!

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL

At Electrolux Professional Group, we believe potential powers progress. We’re not searching for perfection—we’re looking for people with the right mindset. If you're curious, resilient, and ready to grow, you'll find the space to lead, innovate, and together with us Meet the needs beyond tomorrow. https://www.electroluxprofessionalgroup.com/en/join-us/

SOFTWARE PROJECT LEADER

The GTEC department is continuously looking for talented professionals who are passionate about technology, innovation, and customer value. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Project Leader to join our cross-functional team, contributing to the development of advanced solutions for professional food, laundry, and beverage appliances.

If you are interested in a research-driven environment, passionate about electronics and emerging technologies, and strongly focused on customer needs, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and collaborative team.

As Software Project Leader, you will be responsible for leading the development and deployment of appliance control systems and related IoT solutions. You will coordinate and guide firmware, software, and SQA activities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and according to high quality standards. The role requires a strong technical background, solid project leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, sites, and stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Drive the design and development of electronic control platforms for professional food, laundry, and beverage solutions.
• Act as Technical Product Owner by defining priorities, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring that delivered solutions meet customer needs, business objectives, and Agile principles.
• Plan, execute and monitor project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
• Inspire, motivate and develop a team of firmware, software, SQA developers, fostering a high-performance work environment.
• Utilize data-driven insights to support decision-making and measure project progress and outcomes.
• Translate high-level requirements into clear technical specifications, supporting architecture decisions and implementation planning.
• Proactively leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance team efficiency, productivity, and overall performance.
• Drive standardization and ensure that new products, concepts, hardware, firmware, and software modules are aligned with global architectures, platforms, and product strategy.
• Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring timely escalation and effective corrective actions when needed.

WHAT`S NEEDED FOR YOU TO THRIVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in FW and SW coding principles and best practices.
• Previous leadership experience in a software development environment.
• Proven experience in Embedded Systems development including microcontrollers, peripherals, protocols, real-time constraints.
• Ability to convert high-level customer and business requirements into structured technical specifications and actionable development plans.
• Proficient in applying AI technologies across the software development lifecycle, including requirements, development, and validation activities.
• Ability to convert high level requirements in technical specification.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international environment.
• Experience with Agile ways of working and with Product Owner or project leadership responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to technical decision-making.
• Proven experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams and managing collaboration across multiple sites.

OUR CULTURE IN 4 WORDS

Be Customer Obsessed. Build Trust. Be Bold. Act Sustainably.

(We’re building it every day — and we’d love your help.)

WHAT`S IN IT FOR YOU

Trust, ownership, and the opportunity to grow

• Be part of a company grounded in customer focus, sustainability leadership, innovation, and social impact. We aim to Meet Needs Beyond Tomorrow
• The possibility to work hybrid and build a flexible worklife balance (un to 50% on a monthly basis)
• Be part of an industry shift that makes a difference — in how people live, cook, clean, care, and serve
• Plus: country-specific perks and benefits designed to support your well-being.