Team Lead Design and Engineering
Rotterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
At SITA we keep airports moving airlines flying smoothly and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.
Youll find us in 95% of international airports working closely with over 2500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We dont just move the world forward-were proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here we feel empowered supported and inspired to grow.
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The adventure begins right here with you at SITA.
We are looking for an experienced Hardware Design Team Lead to provide dedicated leadership and direction to our industrial design team.
This is a senior leadership opportunity combining industrial designexpertisewithpeopleleadership workloadplanningand stakeholder coordination. You will help the team deliver high-quality design work by setting clear priorities supporting teamdevelopmentandprovidingcredible guidance during technical design discussions.
Initially the role will focus on leading the industrial design team. Over time the scope may expand to includeadditionalhardware-related functions such as technical writing hardwaresupportand regulatoryexpertise
WHAT WILL YOU DO
- Leadsupportand develop a team of industrial designers.
- Plan and balance team workloadsprioritiesand resources.
- Provide guidance during technical and industrial design discussions.
- Support the team in resolving complex design challenges.
- Establish clear priorities and help the team deliver against agreedobjectives.
- Coordinate stakeholders across industrial design and the wider hardware environment.
- Communicate plans prioritiesrisksand trade-offs clearly.
- Promote collaboration across technical and cross-functional teams.
- Support the future integration ofadditionalhardware-related specialists into the team.
- Contribute to the continued development and broader direction of the hardware design function.
Significant experiencein Industrial Design Product Design or Hardware Design within a product development environment.
Experience insheet metal design.
Experience in managing suppliers working with procurementQCand QA teams.
Strong technical designexpertisewith the ability toprovidecredible guidance and contribute to design decisions.
Proven experienceleading and developing teams either through direct line management or leading project teams.
Ability toprioritize plan and balance workloadsacross multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Strongstakeholder management skillswith experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
Excellentcommunication skills with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around priorities andobjectives.
Experience coaching mentoring and supporting the professional growth of designers or technical professionals.
Demonstrated ability to manage complexity resolve challenges and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong collaboration skills anda track recordof working effectively within cross-functional engineering and product teams.
Ability to drive team performance whilemaintaininghigh standardsof design quality and delivery.
Were all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. Were really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what its like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.
Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your teams needs)
Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your dependents 24/7 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.
Professional Development: At SITA we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning Microsofts Enterprise Skills Initiative and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership Stanford for strategic development and many others we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.
Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse support of our Employment Equity Program we encourage women aboriginal people members of visible minorities and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
At SITA we lead one of the most exciting and advanced industries in the world. With us, there are no limits for people looking to explore the edges of possibility and beyond. We are the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. Around the ... View more