Controlling : Product Operations Manager (m/f/d) R&D Sensors & Counter Measures

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Sarah Sczypior Recruiting Manager

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City/region: Munich (Germany)
Entry level: Professionals, Managers
Employment Type: Full-time, unlimited
Ref. Number: 11464

As Product Operations Manager /Chief-of-Staff (m/f/d), you will be a key member of the product organization, reporting directly to the VP R&D Sensors & Counter Measures. You'll be responsible for creating and implementing the operational framework that enables our product development teams to work efficiently and effectively at scale. You will serve as a key strategic partner to the organization’s management teams, providing timely and proactive support to run the business operation, helping to execute product roadmap, strategy, operations and translating into business outcomes.

Your tasks

Assist the VP R&D in developing and executing department-level strategic plans and initiatives
Facilitate product planning activities, including OKR alignment and dependency management
Identify, analyze and track potential risks and opportunities for the department
Prepare and deliver comprehensive recurring updates (e.g. newsletter, monthly org updates) to the product organization
Design and implement scalable processes, tools, and workflows to enhance product development efficiency and cross-functional collaboration
Drive initiatives to improve product quality, reduce time-to-market, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Collect, analyze, and report on key product team metrics and dashboards to drive data-informed decision making
Develop and oversee product portfolio management processes, including roadmap planning
Identify and mitigate risks associated with product operations, implementing proactive measures to address potential issues.

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Your qualifications

5+ years of experience in product or business operations, as Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant, or in a similar role supporting senior executives
Strong understanding of product development and product management processes and tools
Understanding of budget planning and management in an R&D environment
Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as project management software, data analysis tools, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, anticipate risks and meet deadlines and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously´
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues with competing priorities across all departments
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and execute quickly in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Ideally, you should apply online with the reference number. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your recruiting contact via LinkedIn or XING.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We are looking forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Reference number: 11464
Recruiting contact: Sarah Sczypior

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Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.