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- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Technical degree (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent)
- Eligibility
- Candidates with a technical degree, extensive experience in complex system development, proven R&D leadership, and proficiency in agile methods are encouraged to apply. Excellent German and English skills are required.
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- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About Us
Burmester is recognized globally as a premier manufacturer of high-end audio systems. Founded in Berlin in 1977 by Dieter Burmester, this owner-managed company focuses on home and automotive audio. Burmester collaborates with industry leaders worldwide, including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and the Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur Berlin, and is a member of Meisterkreis Deutschland and Initiative Deutsche Manufakturen.
Your Role
As the Head of Research & Development (R&D), you will shape the technological future of our company. With strategic foresight, technological excellence, and a strong focus on innovation, you will continuously advance our R&D organization, define the technological guidelines for our product landscape, and create the conditions for sustainable growth, scalability, and market success.
Your Mission
- Develop and implement the overall technological strategy.
- Define and enforce architectural and platform decisions.
- Manage product development and the roadmap.
- Prioritize development initiatives and projects.
- Introduce and manage target systems (e.g., OKRs).
- Advance processes and organizational structures (e.g., PEP, Stage-Gate).
- Lead and develop central R&D functions at a technical level.
- Collaborate with the Lead People R&D to ensure implementation capability.
Your Success Formula
- Completed degree in a technical field (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent).
- Extensive experience in developing complex systems.
- Several years of leadership experience in Research & Development.
- Experience with platform and architecture strategies.
- Experience working with agile methodologies and organizational forms.
- Excellent German and English language proficiency, both written and spoken.
Our Offer
- A challenging and influential leadership position within a renowned company in the high-end audio industry.
- The opportunity to significantly shape the technological future of our company and the strategic development of our product and development landscape.
- An environment that values innovation, technological thinking, and your expertise in leadership, architecture, and product development.
- Attractive compensation and additional benefits commensurate with your responsibilities and commitment.
If you are enthusiastic, act independently, set high standards for quality, and embody true team spirit, we eagerly await your application.