Director – R&D

Responsibilities

• Build better products to drive better growth
• Shape the future of Wireless Locks by delivering industry‑leading solutions that set new standards in usability, physical security, cybersecurity and durability
• Lead Product Development at the Würzburg Centre of Excellence
• Deliver industry‑leading products that set benchmarks for usability, physical security, cybersecurity and long‑term durability
• Serve as Director (Geschäftsführer) of Uhlmann & Zacher
• Own software and firmware development across the Wireless Locks Product Unit
• Drive cross‑product‑line collaboration within Wireless Locks
• Develop and share technical assessments of existing and new competitor solutions
• Shape and align the Product Unit development strategy in close partnership with Wireless Locks Management and DAS Management
• Act as a core member of the Wireless Locks Product Unit Management Team
• Develop and grow R&D capabilities of R&D team members
• Drive measurable impact on the product category P&L, with success evaluated through financial performance and clearly defined additional performance KPIs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent expert‑level experience in digital locking / IoT systems
• Proven leadership experience across hardware, firmware and software product development, with strong delivery track record in complex, safety/security‑critical products
• Strong delivery record in complex, high‑volume, security‑critical products
• Hands‑on understanding of firmware and software engineering, architecture, integration and cloud/backend concepts
• Experience leading international, cross‑functional teams with strong change‑management capability and cultural awareness
• Deep understanding of product development methods (Agile and Waterfall) and of industrialization/ramp‑up in high‑volume environments
• Excellent technical management skills: systems thinking, analytical problem solving, quality mindset and stakeholder management in a matrix organisation
• Fluent in English and German
• A willingness to travel across the EMEIA region

Certifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Master’s degree in Computer Science