Group Manager - Product Development
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About this role
Silex Microsystems is looking for a passionate and driven Group Manager to lead one of our Product Development teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’s willing to take the next step in their leadership career while working at the cutting edge of MEMS technology.
The Team
The Product Development team picks up where the Sales team leaves off, collaborating closely with clients to transform innovative ideas into tangible products ready for production. Our mission is to ensure that we meet client expectations in the proof of concept and prototype production phase. With approximately 50 team members, including Product Managers, CAD Engineers, and Process Design Engineers, our team closely collaborates and exchanges expertise.
Responsibilities
- As Group Manager, you will build and lead a team of ambitious Product Managers at various seniority levels, with the ambition of growing the team to five to six members over time. At the same time, you will drive the development and launch of new products within key customer programs.
- In the beginning of the role, you will also work as a Senior Product Manager, allowing you to stay close to the product and customer needs while establishing and developing the team.
- A key part of your mission will be to ensure that the team thrives — both in terms of professional growth and in delivering high-quality, customer-focused results. You will be responsible for resource planning, supporting team members in their day-to-day work, and ensuring alignment with departmental goals, processes, and priorities.
- You will also play a central role in the success of the team’s development programs, taking ownership of team performance, customer satisfaction, technical excellence and long-term profitability. As the first line of escalation, you’ll provide hands-on technical support when projects need extra attention, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
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