R&D Manager

Katowice

Nazwa pozycji R&D Manager

Lokalizacja Katowice, Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Polska

Firma Vaillant Group

Dodano 14. 12. 2025

Informacje o stanowisku

Responsibilities

Onboard/offboard team members, ensuring tools and access are ready for smooth startup and transitions.
Manage recruitment pipelines to attract and select diverse, high‑potential candidates.
Create yearly development plans and empower employees to grow, learn, and succeed.
Handle administrative tasks such as travel planning, leave management, cost reviews and coordinating trainings and conferences.
Address conflicts, conduct regular 1:1s, and support salary reviews and promotions.
Build partnerships with external institutes, universities and software houses, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

University/master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of work experience, including leadership in C++ software development and embedded Linux with HVAC exposure.
Experience leading teams in agile embedded software product or technology development; PMO project deployment; familiarity with HVAC markets, systems, customers, competitors and suppliers.

Skills & Know‑how

Strong technical knowledge in C++ and embedded Linux.
Mechanical engineering background.
Familiarity with HVAC technologies and stakeholders.
Experience with SAFe or similar agile R&D processes.
Ability to guide teams and align with product owners.

Nice to Have

Additional language skills beyond English (German or other).
Experience working with HVAC industry partners and suppliers.
Familiarity with product lifecycle management, QA/testing and DevOps practices.

Personality & Communication

Collaborative, empowering, empathetic leader.
Communicates clearly and fosters inclusive, innovative culture.
Inspires others to grow and contribute.

Language Skills

Excellent English.
German language skills are a plus.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders and partners.

Benefits

Flexible work model: adjustable starting times (7:30 – 9:00 AM), hybrid work 70/30 and up to 30 days of remote work from abroad (selected countries).
Health & Wellness support: private medical care (Medicover), sports card subsidy (Multisport), group insurance (Warta) and ergonomic office spaces.
Time off & balance: additional paid 2 days off and recreation subsidies.
Financial perks: up to 30 % discount on company products, support for commuting and eyewear.
Growth & Development: access to internal training, mentoring programmes, self‑learning platform for languages (eTutor) and international projects.
Culture & Community: company events, family‑friendly activities and open opportunities within Vaillant Group.

Culture & Community

W trosce o lepszy klimat. Jako odnosząca sukcesy firma rodzinna spełniamy to założenie od ponad 150 lat. Jesteśmy jednym z wiodących na świecie dostawców pomp ciepła, usług cyfrowych i wydajnych gazowych urządzeń grzewczych, oferując energooszczędne rozwiązania, a zrównoważony rozwój jest widoczny w Vaillant Group wszędzie.