Description
Sécheron Hasler Group is a global leader in railway and industrial electrification systems, offering cutting-edge solutions to enhance transportation and decarbonize industrial processes. With a rich Swiss heritage of over a century and a commitment to innovation, Sécheron Hasler Group is growing worldwide.
For the biggest Business Unit Electrical Safety Solutions (ESS), we are looking for an ambitious and experienced Product Line Manager to lead all R&D and project application activities related to product development of AC-Off-Load products, Modboxes, and Pantographs. In this role, you will work in close collaboration with other Product Line Managers, the Sales Organization, Product Marketing Manager, and Business Development Manager to drive the business unit’s market growth.
Global Objectives
* Operational lead of R&D team for AC-Off-Load products, Modboxes, and Pantographs to technically enhance the products and the product portfolio. Ensure timely realization of R&D roadmap by maintaining R&D budgets.
* Ensure the commercial success of product lines by following technical market demands and providing technical product maintenance.
* Manage project teams for customer projects to meet project timelines, costs, and quality standards.
* Lead a team of approximately 40 FTE with several direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational management of R&D activities for all AC-Off-Load products, Modboxes, and Pantographs to meet development targets (product maturity, timing, quality, and cost) and improve the products long-term.
* Technical coordination of various R&D teams located in Geneva, Prague, Manchester, and Milano.
* Control of projects while respecting development phases.
* Manage product standardization, technical state of the art, design to cost, and design for manufacturing, ensuring safety functions in customer applications.
* Stimulate R&D activities for feasibility studies and manage R&D budgets.
* Implement procedures and tools to improve productivity, project, and R&D transparency.
* Manage and adapt R&D and project resources by setting priorities, ensuring appropriate training, and performance management.
* Foster external R&D collaboration with working groups, laboratories, and certification norms (ISO and IRIS).
* Ensure growth of the development team outside Switzerland.
* Collaborate closely with other R&D Product Line Teams, Industrialization Team, Test Laboratory, ESS Sales Organization, Production sites, Quality Department, Product Marketing Manager, and Business Development Manager.
Requirements
* Master's degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, or equivalent.
* At least 10 years of experience as a Product Line Manager for high voltage/electronics products in an international industrial B2B environment.
* Proven track record in product line management and leading R&D teams across organizations.
* Technical knowledge and experience in at least one industry sector: high voltage, railway traction systems, power transmission & distribution, renewable energy, robotics, or equipment industry.
* Interest and ability to understand DC and AC power systems and related product needs.
* Excellent project management and organizational skills.
* Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
* Client-oriented approach to business and development.
* Creative problem-solving abilities.
* Experience working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
* Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of 3D tools is desirable.
* Proficiency in English (written and spoken); French and/or German is desirable.
Benefits
We promote flat hierarchies and encourage direct communication across departments and management levels, enabling quick decision-making.
Employees are given full responsibility for their tasks, encouraged to take initiative, and contribute to operational excellence. There are ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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