Director & Head of R&D (m/f/d)

Das ist der Job

You will also lead multi‑site activities in software and firmware utilising the latest development tools.

Das brauchst du

Director & Head of R&D (m/f/d) Verfügen Sie über die folgenden Fähigkeiten, Erfahrungen und den nötigen Ehrgeiz, um in dieser Position erfolgreich zu sein Finden Sie es unten heraus.

Darum lohnt es sich

Lead Product Development at the Würzburg Centre of Excellence, ensuring end‑to‑end delivery and lifecycle management of products that consistently meet time, cost and quality commitments 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, leading a multi‑site, multi‑disciplinary organization of up to 80 people Drive cross‑product‑line collaboration within Wireless Locks (and, where required, across other Product Units) to improve quality, functionality and system integration, while defining common platforms and modules to reduce duplication and increase speed‑to‑market 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, contributing to strategic, operational and financial decision‑making Champion common processes, best practices and modern engineering standards Develop and grow R&D capabilities of R&D team members, including shaping the potential opportunities that AI brings to our innovation and delivery activities Drive measurable impact on the product category P&L, with success evaluated through financial performance and clearly defined additional performance KPIs The Skills and Experience You Will Bring 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. xayajpt 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 Why Join Uhlmann & Zacher / ASSA ABLOY?

A high‑impact leadership role with a broad mandate, shaping the future wireless lock platform and products for multiple brands and markets Entrepreneurial speed and strong engineering heritage at Uhlmann & Zacher combined with the scale, portfolio and global reach of ASSA ABLOY A Product Unit with a clear ambition, "Better Products, Better Growth, Better Together" and strong focus on quality and collaboration Opportunity to build world‑class teams, modernize development practices and apply AI to accelerate innovation and delivery Wireless Locks – Würzburg Centre of Excellence At Uhlmann & Zacher, part of ASSA ABLOY, we are on a mission to become the leading supplier of Wireless Locks.

We are looking for a visionary Director & Head of R&D to accelerate innovation, strengthen our product portfolio and deliver high‑quality solutions that drive sustainable growth.

Based at our Würzburg Centre of Excellence, you will take full ownership of Product Development across all R&D functions – driving world‑class innovation across lock hardware, credential technologies, integration software and backend systems.

What you will do as Director & Head of R&D Your purpose is clear: build better products to drive better growth. You will shape the future of our Wireless Locks by delivering industry‑leading solutions that set new standards in usability, physical security, cybersecurity and durability.

You will lead development from concept through industrialization and scale – combining deep technical expertise with strong leadership and strategic insight.