TL;DR

Team Manager Controls Software Engineering: Leading a team of 10-15 engineers in developing and sustaining controls software for food processing solutions with an accent on driving standardization, improving global processes, and ensuring optimal project execution. Focus on fostering technical integrity, coaching team members, and shaping the team through hiring and strategic workforce planning.

Location: Hybrid

Company

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What you will do

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of 10-15 controls and hardware engineers.
Drive standardization, modularization, and continuous improvement of global processes and ways of working.
Ensure optimal execution of projects within objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Manage the scope and timeline of functionalities delivered from internal and external stakeholders.
Coach, motivate, challenge, and set goals for individual team members, including hiring and developing skills.
Develop and execute a clear strategy, vision, and long-term technical roadmap for the department.

Requirements

Excellent English skills, both written and verbal.
Bachelor, Master or PhD degree in Software, Mechatronics, Electronics or related field.
+3 years of experience as a team manager, lead, or coordinator, preferably in an R&D environment.
Strong technical knowledge in PLC software and electrical engineering.
Strong leadership, management, and analytical skills for complex problems.
Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary organizations.

Nice to have

Experience with agile/scrum project execution and associated tools (Jira, GitLab or similar).
Working experience within the food domain, preferably the poultry industry.
Skilled in Dutch.

Culture & Benefits

Opportunity to lead a team in a global organization transforming the future of food.
A dynamic, growing team in a fun, high-energy work environment.
Be part of cutting-edge innovations.
A culture that fosters talent development and career growth.
Hybrid work model.