Group Product Development Manager

Want to join a company with a century-long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that pushes the limits of the smart lighting industry? A company that requires employees to broaden their expertise to not only light urban environments but also deliver services for engaging and interactive public spaces. With a rich heritage in engineering, environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable lighting has always been part of our DNA. With connectivity more vital more ever, as Experts in Lightability™, we propose lighting infrastructure that will play a pivotal role in building Smart Cities. A family-owned Belgian company with headquarters in Brussels, we are present in over 70 countries on 5 continents.

Will you take the challenge? Let’s light up the future together! 

Job Description

We are looking for a  Group Product Development Manager  in  Liège, Belgium,  who will be responsible of leading a multi-disciplinary team to get the new product fully validated, certified and released for the market introduction and ensuring a good maintenance after release.

You will report to the Group Development Director

What you will do  :

• Lead a cross functional team with End-to-End accountability
• Create a high-performing team with SMART objectives setting, feedback sessions, coaching and career planning. Be successful through others. (Leader of others)
• Allocate resources to the different NPD projects/maintenance activities and ensure long term competence management of the team
• Contribute to the long-term technology, product and competency roadmap of Group Product Development. Define and drive improvements to the process where needed.
• Enable and drive the team to develop innovative solutions, Intellectual Property and ensure project execution in line with product requirements (specifications, cost, quality)
• Secure all project deliverables according to the NPD/maintenance process and report/defend milestones in the PAC
• Align with factory engineering on cross segment maintenance needs and ensure timely implementation
• Good alignment with all stakehoulders: Research building blocks, Purchasing/Suppliers, Laboratory, Production and Supply chain
• Identify, evaluate and mitigate technical, industrialization, supply chain and project risks throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

At Schréder, entrepreneurship and a growth mindset are essential. It's not just about who you are but who you want to become with us. 

Skills Requested

• Master degree in Engineering Master Degree (mechanical, electromechanical, …) or related field.
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in people management
• Project Management knowledge
• PLM knowledge
• Autonomous, Rigorous, Creative, Communicant, Decision maker, Team spirit
• Solution driven and customer oriented
• Proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks) for mechanical integration and design.
• Language : English (B2 Min), French

Additional Information

At Schréder, every employee is valued for his or her skill set. We actively look for and choose employees based on their experience and the value they bring to the company. 

What we have waiting for you 

• A positive work environment  : You can expect to work in an environment that is safe, supportive, and free from discrimination or harassment.
• Flexibility at work  : For all functions that allow it, we encourage hybrid working, as working in person and remotely has benefits.
• Growth opportunities  : You will be part of a global company that encourages your employees to learn and develop daily and pursue their career goals at Schréder. Our soul is entrepreneurial, so take some risks, allow yourself to get out of your comfort zone and grow with us! 
• Open communication  : We encourage open communication between employees and managers and feedback and suggestions between all organisational levels. 
• Shared purpose  : If you will be here with us, we share the same values.
• Deeper connections  : We are friendly and open to those who arrive, see great value in our differences and diversity, and work together with trust and collaboration. 

On top of that, in addition to a competitive and attractive compensation package, we offer a great number of extra-legal advantages such as flexible working hours, structural homeworking, a market competitive salary, performance bonus, company car, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, pension provision, medical & hospitalization insurance, net allowances and cafetaria plan. 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion