R&D Portfolio and Process Excellence Manager (d/m/f)

The CSA division supplies sensors that bridge the gap between the world we live in and the digital world of machines. By converting physical signals - heartbeats, sounds, light waves - into data, we enable robots, cars and other devices to interact with people and improve our world. What drives CSA is a relentless desire to contribute to technology and have a meaningful impact on the world. This business thrives on solving complex problems and partnering with global leaders at the forefront of technological advancement. Our goal: to push the boundaries of sensor technology and empower innovators to make the world smarter, healthier and happier.

• Establish structures and metrics for sustainable and effective innovation and portfolio management
• Analyze and improve the governance model for product and data lifecycle management
• Manage institutional knowledge and promote centralized knowledge repositories
• Develop a framework to monitor R&D project performance
• Increase productivity and efficiency in R&D through process optimization
• Ensure change management and communication between teams and stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, finance or comparable qualification
• Minimum 10 years of experience in R&D, Operations or interface functions within high-tech, manufacturing or innovation-driven industries; semiconductor knowledge preferred
• Proven expertise in project/process management, consulting and change management
• Strong understanding of semiconductor product development, manufacturing, portfolio management and methodologies like Stage-Gate, Agile and Design Thinking
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies
• Advanced skills in SAP ERP, project/portfolio tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project) and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Python/R)
• Excellent collaboration, communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring teams and driving transformation

For Austria: 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 H (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/).

We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.