What you’ll do
OPERATIONAL
61 Adapts and manages the R&D competences in line with strategy.
61 Translates the business product roadmap into an innovation / R&D program relevant for own group.
61 Defines long term technology and or competence vision, specifies the gaps to be bridged in order to be ready to execute the Mid-Long term offer road map.
61 Manages the R&D resources with strong focus on execution.
61 Secures that the right R&D resources are assigned to develop new and adapt existing "I2M offers".
61 Monitors progress and closes the loop.
FINANCIAL
61 Drives efficiency of own R&D group.
61 Ensures R&D budget compliance.
CUSTOMER
61 Drives Total Quality Management for Innovation activities.
PEOPLE
61 Ensure R&D people are trained, coached, motivated, developed, inspired, challenged.
61 You build the bench strength with appropriate profiles and manage performance.

Your qualifications
61 8+ years of experience in innovation with proven track record of developing new offers successfully up until launch.
61 3+ years of experience in managing R&D budgets in a business context.
61 3+ years of experience defining, managing and realizing innovation projects in a business context.
61 3+ years of experience in relevant competence area.
61 Proven track record in terms of managing risks and experience in the relevant application areas.
61 3+ years of experience with People management, coaching & leadership.