R&D Project Manager / Release Owner - Hardware Development (f/m/d)

In this role you will lead cross-functional hardware development projects for safety-critical industrial automation, guiding products from concept to certification and market introduction. You’ll work with global R&D teams to deliver SIL-certified solutions in line with Functional Safety standards. Expect involvement across development, verification, and release, with a focus on risk, milestones, and stakeholder communications. This is a hands-on, international role that shapes safe, compliant hardware for global applications.

• Canteen
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Workpractices
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan

• Lead international, cross-functional hardware development projects.
• Drive products through the complete lifecycle, from development and verification to certification and release.
• Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and key milestones.
• Coordinate engineering, product management, quality, manufacturing, and certification activities.
• Support Functional Safety processes including hazard analysis, FMEA reviews, verification planning, and certification.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders worldwide.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of professional experience in this or a comparable environment
• Experience leading and coordinating complex projects
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in safety-critical, regulated, or certification-driven environments
• Business-fluent German and fluent English, with excellent communication skills in both languages

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder management
• Effective communication
• IEC 61508 Functional Safety standards
• Hazard analysis
• FMEA reviews