Head of Project Management R&D Fiber Optic

HUBER+SUHNER AG
Degersheimerstrasse 14, 9100 Herisau
2W
  • 29.11.2024
  • 100%
  • Führungsposition
  • Festanstellung

Head of Project Management R&D Fiber Optic

100%

Your tasks

The main tasks to which you will devote your time are:

  • Lead and mentor a team of five R&D project managers in Herisau, with potential expansion to Poland
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of R&D projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, on-budget and high-quality results
  • Implement standardized project management methodologies and tools to increase efficiency and consistency
  • Main point of contact between cross-functional teams (Product Management, Design, Process Engineering) to align project goals and ensure smooth communication
  • Manage resource allocation and project budgets
  • Identify risks early, proactively address challenges, and create contingency plans to keep projects on track
  • Foster innovation and a culture of continuous improvement focused on customer satisfaction
  • Occasional global travel activities

Your profile

We are looking for a pragmatic, hands-on team player with a global mindset and the following profile:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of R&D leadership experience, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall); certification is a plus
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration in a matrix organization
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with a focus on efficient project goal achievement
  • Innovative thinker with a passion for delivering high impact results
  • Fluency in English and German is a must

Why HUBER+SUHNER?

We offer a challenging and interesting job in a dynamic environment. Future-oriented markets and a lot of freedom for your own initiatives, an attractive working environment in a company where customers are the focus of our activities and employees are the key to success await you.

Our benefits:

  • 40-hour-week
  • Free car park
  • Voucher for half-fare card (public transport)
  • Subsidy to fitness & swimming subscriptions
  • Corporate restaurant offering variety and fair prices
  • Own pension fund with different saving plans to choose from
and much more...

Wir freuen uns, von Ihnen zu hören!

For further information please contact:

Barbara Neurauter
HR Business Partner
+41 71 353 4165