(Associate) Manager (m/f/d) Advanced Operations

As (Associate) Manager AO, you will lead a team of project managers and engineers to drive the successful introduction of new products and technologies. You will own project execution, stakeholder engagement, people leadership, and technical oversight—ensuring all initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You Will Do: 

• Lead, coach, and develop a team managing new product and technology projects from concept to launch.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration across divisions and global operations to ensure successful project execution.

• Own stakeholder, project, and people management, including technical assessment and issue resolution.

• Create and manage budgets (headcount, capital, and expenses), with authority for hiring and investment decisions.

• Establish and maintain a technical skills matrix aligned with product roadmaps, providing training and mentorship.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant quality, regulatory, and safety standards.

What you will need:

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related qualification.

• 3 - 5 Years leadership experience or substantial engineering support or project management experience in a team-based environment.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with a hands-on leadership style.

• Analytical mindset with demonstrated project management expertise and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated leadership, project management and engineering experience in new product introduction.

• Knowledge of GD&T, process mapping, validation and statistical methods.

Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.