Head of R&D Operations Daq Solutions

The R&D Operations role ensures efficient execution of product development within the DAQ organization by driving operational excellence and supporting cross-functional coordination. This position is critical to achieving delivery commitments and maintaining transparency across all development lines. **Key Responsibilities** * Project Execution & Delivery * Drive on-time, on-scope delivery of DAQ development projects * Coordinate across Hardware, Embedded Software, Software, Operations, and Solution Portfolio teams * Support effort estimation improvements for portfolio planning and business case development * Align R&D with Operations to streamline industrialization processes * Collaborate with Purchasing, Production (internal and external), and suppliers to ensure smooth transitions from development to manufacturing * Manage dependencies and mitigate risks across internal and external stakeholders * Governance & Reporting * Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and escalation support to PMO * Maintain progress reports for each development line to enable informed decision-making * Drive continuous improvement of execution processes and PLC alignment. * Level of experience: confirmed R&D leadership >100FTE * Software & Hardware development, technical basic knowledge and experience to guide and support but the technical leadership is not scope of the role. * Experience & knowledge of agile development process and project execution * International experience **KPIs** * Delivery adherence (time, scope, quality) * Team engagement throughout R&D teams and disciplines * Stakeholder satisfaction and risk mitigation effectiveness **Skills & Competencies** * Excellent communication and stakeholder management * Strong people leadership skills: communication, development, coaching, conflict management. * Global mindset and exposure * Cross-cultural and cross-functional team leadership and communication * Leading effectively through transformation * Knowledge and experience of agile development processes * Knowledge of industrialization processes and supply chain interfaces * Analytical and reporting capabilities * Excellent communication and stakeholder management #LI-CW1