Manager/Senior Manager - R&D

Role & responsibilities:

• Develop technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives and global R&D functions.
• Drive global and local design cost out initiatives and support local INW functions in achieving their targets.
• Lead product and cost benchmarking in the designated market area.
• Discover and implement new technologies for competitive advantage, including patent strategy with global R&D functions and Inventio.
• Foster organizational growth, leadership development, and implement company policies.
• Build relationships with local government and social organizations to promote Schindler design and industry influence encompassing escalator code and standards activities (IS, BIS) in alignment with global R&D functions.
• Direct and implement R&D policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with business units and top management on R&D initiatives.
• Manage R&D INW budget, evaluating technical efficiency and adjusting as necessary.
• Prepare budgets and presentations for corporate management and other units.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, health, safety, and energy requirements, achieving annual EHS and sustainable development goals

Authorities:

• To develop and implement strategic plans for the department or team.
• To manage and allocate budgets for the department or team.
• To allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• To hire, fire, and manage personnel within the department or team.
• To provide training and development opportunities for employees.
• To ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Skills/Competencies:

• Expertise in Engineering, Digitalization, Processes, technology management, and patent processes
• Proven leadership and team-building skills with strong empathy.
• Strategic thinker with creativity, complex problem-solving, and visionary thinking
• Strong financial, legal, and analytical skills with effective decision-making
• Can quickly understand a wide range of different engineering topics and problems
• People and project management
• Ability to work with international teams.