Project Director R&D (f/m/div)
#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life. What if your ideas could change the way the world connects, powers up, or thinks? As a Project Director R&D (f/m/div) on our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life. Are you in?
Your role
Key responsibilities in your new role
- Lead and drive complex R&D projects and programs within the semiconductor product development environment from concept to successful market introduction
- Define project strategies, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements in alignment with business goals
- Provide leadership to global, cross-functional project teams and ensure effective collaboration across engineering, product management, operations, and business functions
- Act as the key interface towards senior management, internal customers, and strategic partners while managing stakeholder expectations
- Ensure successful project execution with respect to quality, cost, schedule, and performance targets
- Drive risk management activities and implement mitigation plans to secure project and business objectives
- Establish and continuously improve project management processes, governance structures, and best practices
- Support organizational development and contribute to strategic R&D planning and portfolio management
- Foster innovation and promote a high-performance project culture across the organization
Your profile
Qualifications and skills to help you succeed
- A university degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Physics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
- Extensive experience in leading complex semiconductor product development projects and programs
- Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale R&D initiatives in an international environment
- Strong leadership experience in managing global and cross-functional teams
- Deep understanding of semiconductor technologies, product development processes, and innovation cycles
- Excellent strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
- A proactive, result-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Excellent English language skills; German language skills are a plus
We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience, and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group J (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/). The monthly salary is paid 14 times p.a. We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.
#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
Are you in?
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