R&D Architecture Team Leader

Electrolux Group; Żarów; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits package

Learning & development

Flexible career path

Job summary

Electrolux Group in Żarów, Poland, seeks an experienced R&D Architecture Team Leader to drive cross-functional technical projects and lead a development team across regions. You will ensure strong technical execution, resource planning, and ongoing team development, aligning with cost, quality, and innovation goals.

Fluent English and strategic mindset are essential. This hybrid role offers flexible hours, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities for learning and career growth within

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional technical projects.
• Experience managing R&D or development engineering teams.
• MSc in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• Solid background in product development and technology introduction.
• Knowledge of gated project/program management processes.
• Experience working in matrix organizations.
• Proven mentoring, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Strong consumer and innovation mindset (simulation, automation, digitalization, AI awareness).
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers.
• Allocate resources and manage workloads across projects and modules.
• Set objectives, run performance reviews, and support career development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Ensure effective cross-functional cooperation and communication.
• Identify competency gaps and define training needs.
• Oversee onboarding of new team members.
• Lead TOAs and serve as Project or Technical Leader depending on scope.
• Drive technical alignment for cost, quality, and improvement initiatives.
• Consolidate project budgets and ensure consistency across the portfolio.
• Use and promote common tools, methods, and digital solutions (FCx, etc.).
• Prepare quarterly BU/FCx reports and present key deviations.
• Act as technical reference across categories and regions.
• Support advanced development up to ACP1.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Team development

Resource planning

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Fluent English

Education

MSc in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field

Tools

FCx

Job description

Electrolux Group

At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Job Description

Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home! For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.

All about the role

We're looking for a R&D Architecture Team Leader to drive cross-functional technical projects within R&D and lead a team of development engineers. You'll ensure strong technical execution, effective resource planning, and continuous team development across multiple regions and platforms.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers.
• Allocate resources and manage workloads across projects and modules.
• Set objectives, run performance reviews, and support career development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Ensure effective cross-functional cooperation and communication.
• Identify competency gaps and define training needs.
• Oversee onboarding of new team members.
• Lead TOAs and serve as Project or Technical Leader depending on scope.
• Drive technical alignment for cost, quality, and improvement initiatives.
• Consolidate project budgets and ensure consistency across the portfolio.
• Use and promote common tools, methods, and digital solutions (FCx, etc.).
• Prepare quarterly BU/FCx reports and present key deviations.
• Act as technical reference across categories and regions.
• Support advanced development up to ACP1.

Who you are

A strategic leader with strong communication skills and the ability to influence across teams and geographies. You build alignment, foster collaboration, and thrive in complex environments. You're curious, proactive, and focused on delivering high-quality, consumer-centric solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, including leadership of cross-functional technical projects.
• Experience managing R&D or development engineering teams.
• MSc in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• Solid background in product development and technology introduction.
• Knowledge of gated project/program management processes.
• Experience working in matrix organizations.
• Proven mentoring, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Strong consumer and innovation mindset (simulation, automation, digitalization, AI awareness).
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Where you'll be

You will be based at Electrolux office in Żarów, Poland.

What we offer

• Hybrid work and flexible hours (5 days per month from home)
• Attractive benefits package
• Learning & development opportunities
• Flexible career path

As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.