Group Manager - Product Development

Silex Microsystems AB; Järfälla kommun; On-site; SEK 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEMS foundry is looking for a Group Manager to lead its Product Development team in Järfälla. The role involves managing Product Managers, driving team success, and ensuring high customer satisfaction in product delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong project management background, extensive experience in customer-facing roles, and a Master's degree in Engineering. Join a dynamic workplace that values growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Dynamic workplace

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management or similar areas.
• Solid experience in customer-facing roles with a proven track record.
• Experience in MEMS integration and/or product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Product Managers.
• Manage resource planning and team goals.
• Drive professional development and team culture.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Technical support

Strategic prioritization

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Silex Microsystems is looking for a passionate and driven Group Manager to lead one of our Product Development teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who's willing to take the next step in their leadership career while working at the cutting edge of MEMS technology.

The Product Development team collaborates closely with clients to transform innovative ideas into tangible products ready for production. Our mission is to ensure that we meet client expectations in the proof of concept and prototype production phase. With nearly 40 team members, including Product Managers, CAD Engineers, and Process Design Engineers, our team closely collaborates and exchanges expertise.

The Role

As Group Manager, you will be managing a team of five-six ambitious Product Managers at various seniority levels and setting up new products in key customer programs. One part of your mission is to ensure the team thrives - both in professional growth and in delivering high-quality, customer-focused results. You will manage resource planning, support team members in their daily work, and ensure alignment with departmental goals and processes.

You will also play a central role in the success of the team's development programs, taking ownership of team performance, customer satisfaction, technical excellence and long-term profitability. As the first line of escalation, you'll provide hands-on technical support when projects need extra attention, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team with direct-reporting engineers within Product Development.
• Manage resource planning, goal setting, and prioritization.
• Support team members both technically and commercially in their programs and ensure delivery excellence.
• Drive professional development and foster a strong team culture.
• Represent your team in internal forums and customer discussions.
• Act as first escalation point for customer program challenges.

Time Allocation (Typical Monthly Distribution)

• 50% - Supporting the team's customer programs.
• 30% - Leading your own customer programs.
• 20% - People management, planning, and team development.

Who You Are

You are an experienced leader with a strong background in project or program management and a passion for people development. You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and enjoy working close to both customers and technology.

To be successful in this role, we believe you have:

• 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or similar areas.
• Solid experience in customer-facing roles, with a proven track record of building long-term client relationships.
• Experience within MEMS integration and/or product development in a related industry.
• Formal leadership experience in a similar context.
• A Master's degree in Engineering in a related technical field.
• Strong ability to support and guide individuals based on their unique needs.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to prioritize effectively in a complex environment.
• Has strong communication skills in spoken and written English, Swedish is considered a big plus.

Why Join Silex?

At Silex, you'll be part of one of the world's leading MEMS foundries. Our technology enables innovation in a wide range of industries - from medical and automotive to telecommunications and consumer electronics. We offer a dynamic workplace with short decision paths, a diverse team of top talent, and exciting growth opportunities. Work-life balance matters at Silex, and we want our people to thrive in their careers as well as in life outside of work.

Silex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.