Head of R&D - Market Unit Air Traffic Management Voice Solutions (all genders)

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Head of R&D - Market Unit Air Traffic Management Voice Solutions (all genders), Vienna

Client:

Frequentis

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

21.06.2025

Expiry Date:

05.08.2025

Job Description:

Frequentis Group, headquartered in Vienna, is an international supplier of communication and information systems for control centres with safety-critical tasks. We serve over 500 customers across 150 countries, with more than 45,000 workstations trusting our expertise. We are seeking a Head of R&D responsible for the Market Unit Air Traffic Management (ATM) Voice Solutions. Key responsibilities include leading the development team, overseeing product lifecycle, aligning project implementation with business goals, fostering software and engineering excellence, and managing stakeholders.

Key Tasks

• Leadership and Team Management: Lead a multidisciplinary, geographically diverse team of about 130 members. Set goals, evaluate performance, and promote high-performance culture.
• Product Development: Manage product lifecycle from concept to deployment, ensuring design meets user needs and performance standards.
• Innovation: Keep abreast of industry trends, explore new technologies, and maintain competitive advantage.
• Financial Planning: Secure funding, draft budgets, and oversee R&D investments aligned with business objectives.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to standards, implement quality processes, and manage technology risks.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields; Master’s or certifications are a plus.
• 10-15 years in R&D, with at least 5 years in leadership, preferably in the relevant domain.
• Strong leadership and motivation skills.
• Technical expertise in scalable, secure software architectures, real-time systems, communication protocols, and cloud tech.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Financial management understanding.
• Effective communication skills in English; German or other languages are a plus.
• Intercultural mindset and willingness to travel (~20%).

Our values emphasize diversity, fairness, trust, and long-term relationships. We offer benefits like flexible working hours, remote work options, IT equipment choices, transport and parking allowances, meal stipends, home office reimbursement, sabbaticals, onboarding, and development programs. Join us to contribute to a safer world and grow your career with frequentis.