Manager R&D to Kollmorgen

We are looking for you, a Manager R&D who wants to be a part of a global high-tech product company, and who will coach, empower and engage our team!

About the position 💻
As a Manager R&D you will be a part of our R&D department consisting of about 60 engineers working within within embedded systems, system software as well as windows applications and web services.

The R&D Management Team consists of our Director R&D, who you will report to, four other managers and lead roles for system architecture, SAFe/Scrum, Product and UX.

The overall responsibility as a Manager R&D will be to coach, empower and engage individuals and your team to reach their highest potential and to maximize customer value. You will manage performance appraisals, expectations, and compensation to stimulate personal development and performance.

In this role you will 💻:
Align, anchor and execute on our strategy and roadmap.
Coach the team in software development, quality assurance, and sustainment of their products. The team mainly works with .NET development for Windows and Linux, but also C/C++.
Collaborate with managers and leaders (Product Managers, Product Owners, System Architects) to provide the best conditions for teams and individuals to thrive and to perform.
Evaluate performance and administer compensation, benefits, promotions, and corrective actions.
Attract, develop, and retain the best talent for teams according to business strategy and relevant emerging technologies.
Support teams and individuals with problem identification, root cause analysis, and decision-making. Delegate and prioritize tasks as needed.
Live, lead and create good examples according to our company values and policies.
Create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Ensure strong collaboration between departments, teams, and individuals.
Handle Change management.
Assist in product planning and execution (including SAFe/Scrum ceremonies and events)
Build partnerships with suppliers, consultants, partners, and internal and external stakeholders

We are looking for you 💻
.. who are into both technology and people and who want to create the best environment for your team to be able to work against the strategic goals. You engage your team to preform their best and make sure that they thrive. Your way of communicate is both persuasive and influential.

To be successful and thrive in this role we think that you have ✔️:
An educational background in business, engineering or similar
Experience from working as a software developer.
Around two years experience as a manager or leader.
Change management experience.

About us
Kollmorgen is a global company which develops motion control and Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems and works with customers in many different industries all over the world.

Kollmorgen Automation is a part of Kollmorgen and we have our Swedish headquarter in Mölndal. The target is to provide world leading technology for the rapidly growing market of AGVs and Mobile Robots. The about 100 employees are working with product development, professional services, sales, marketing and finance.

Some of the good things that we offer
Innovation Days every twelve weeks - a 24-hour event for the whole company to dig deeper, explore new areas and solve problems! 💡
Gym at the office filled with machines for strength and fitness that is always open and free to use for all our employees 👟
Free parking outside our office 🚗
Noise cancelling headphones and home office equipment (office chair, screens etc) 🎧
Career opportunities within the company - we have employees who have worked with us for many years in different roles and departments 🚀
Day of Caring - every year we take one day to clean the west coast beaches together 🗑️
6 weeks’ vacation! ☀️❄️
Work time reduction - it gives you around 7 extra days off per year
Collective agreement, occupational pension, wellness allowance

A part from above, Kollmorgen is characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit where you get the opportunity to carry out your ideas with the help of the company's experts.

We focus on engagement and personal development as essential tools for our success. We give you the opportunity to work in an open environment where ideas and thoughts are lifted freely among colleagues.

Additional information
Full-time employment.📍 Based in Mölndal, Sweden. We recruit based on our values and for us it is important that you continuously want do develop yourself together with us!

Selection takes place on an ongoing basis, so send your application as soon as possible. Welcome with your application!

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