Research and Development Team Leader
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General Information:
The R&D Team Manager plays an important role, driving and fostering a culture of innovation within the department while assisting the R&D Manager to plan and manage R&D activities and resources. In this position, you will support the development of projects and identify the budget for a specific functional area.
Your responsibilities
Team leadership: Leads and manages complex projects and coordinates work of multi-location and cross functional team/s. Motivates and monitors internal and/or external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestone.
Mentoring and coaching: Coaches and mentors R&D (Research and Development) team members and supports professional development and talent pipeline.
Ensures projects follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with standard ABB internal procedures as well as external standards that influence activities and targets.
Cross collaboration with other ABB R&D sites and platforms available to support the NPI development Coordinates activities with product and R&D tech manager to align on goals and priorities with taking ownership of the deliveries.
Networking: Develops, manages and expands relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties (example customers, academia).
Provides proposals for possible partnerships.
Ensures transparency around teams, unforeseen results/events and identified risks and ensures that they are properly managed and communicated.
Ensures understanding of customer value in the projects and acts to ensure customer satisfaction and manage expectations.
Take into consideration requirements and demands coming from customers and from internally within ABB
Your background
A bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Software or Computer Engineering or information systems
8+ years of knowledge of managing embedded development teams, good understanding of software development models, cyber security.
Experience taking embedded products from concept through to production
Experience planning and coordinating projects with cross functional teams
Experience managing external & offshore contractors
Experience working with multiple releases & projects for multiple products and in coordination & collaboration with Other Program Managers
Good knowledge of Business Gate Model and Quality Processes
Oil and Gas industry experience a plus
Sound knowledge of Waterfall, Agile methodologies, certifications in Scrum is preferred.
Familiar with ISO development processes/procedures desired
Familiar with the development activities/processes required by the software/hardware discipline
Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
A solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills. Proficiency in English is required
More about us
The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Measurement & Analytics Division’s portfolio consists of analyzers measuring compositions of gases and liquids; instrumentation measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level; force measurement solutions measuring parameters such as flatness, thickness, and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management, device health check and predictive maintenance. The Measurement & Analytics Division serves key industries such as oil and gas, chemical, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries, as well as the marine industry. The Division enables the optimization of industrial processes by providing and analyzing data collected from sensing and smart measurement devices. Parameters such as emission levels and production inputs are measured by providing ‘before’ and ‘after’ values, enabling efficient operations and environmental sustainability through measurement.
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