Siemens

R&D HW/SW Project Manager

We are currently seeking to grow our engineering team dedicated on developing our next generation products in our Research and Development (R&D) department located in Sibiu.

With our products at the forefront of technological advancement in the rapidly evolving field of electrification, you can propel your career to new heights.

This role is ideally suited for someone who has at least 5 years of experience in project management. The successful applicant will be joining a newly created team with plenty of opportunity to learn new things and develop in his career.

In Sibiu, the activity will take place at SIMEA, for the Smart Infrastructure and Electrical Products team.

The ideal candidate would be someone who has extensive experience in hardware and software project management.

If you are skilled in the electronics and electrical field, relevant experience in developing electronic and software products, comfortable with project management processes, then we would be happy to chat with you regarding this wonderful opportunity.

New role – challenging and future-oriented:

• You will be responsible for the project management of product related topics in the field of switching/protection devices in low voltage distribution area.
• Activities for this role focus on designing electronic products, requiring a good understanding of hardware development processes.
• Relevant experience or involvement in software projects is desired.
• A deep understanding of the physical phenomenon’s that underline electronic, mechanical and electrical functionality of products is needed.
• You will mainly be responsible for organizing and collaborating in the further development of products in the SENTRON portfolio and in the relevant teams (PLM teams, project teams, development teams etc.).
• You will directly coordinate hardware sample production, so understanding all related processes is critical. In addition, a good ability to breakdown large complex problems/pieces of work into smaller, manageable goals/releases is essential.
• You will also clarify the requirements, define the work packages for development colleagues and coordinate the cooperation with manufacturing and external partners.
• You will take charge in planning and tracking resources, inputs, deadlines and costs, as well as measures to increase productivity.
• You will engage in international collaboration. You will also ensure compliance with company internal processes and carry out risk management.
• Fostering open communication within the lifecycle and with customers and stakeholders is the key to success.
• You form the project teams, inspire and support the team to grow.
• The structured processing of topics, the preparation of decision documents and the making of technical and economic decisions within the framework of project.
• You will support the implementation and creation of processes and procedures with active involvement in audits and quality evaluations.

Requirements:

• Excellent planning abilities, advanced consulting techniques, design thinking and facilitation skills
• Being self-responsible within your product group and ability to work collaboratively
• Self-motivated, easily takes responsibility and manage occasional stressful periods
• Positive mindset, feels happy to jump in and support the team whenever possible
• With your inspiring and open-minded attitude, you will cultivate a working environment that let the team grow
• An ability to think creatively and laterally to design solutions that are viable and feasible
• Knowledge and experience in development of HW and SW projects is necessary
• Several years of practical experience in the research and development as well as knowledge of the corresponding processes
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Agile development frameworks is a plus
• Experience with Azure DevOps is highly desirable
• Effective communicator that can present to both technical and non-technical audiences and can use these skills to influence across all levels of the organization
• We require the ability to work in a team, creativity, and flexibility to take up new topics
• Cross-cultural experience is required as you will work closely with our international development locations
• University degree (Electronics, Computer Science, Informatics, etc.)
• Excellent English both spoken and written, rounds off your profile

So, if you are passionate about technology, love a good challenge, and want to be part of something truly special, then we want to hear from you.

Be a part of our growing family, here in Sibiu!