Director – R&D

Responsibilities Build better products to drive better growth Shape the future of Wireless Locks by delivering industry‑leading solutions that set new standards in usability, physical security, cybersecurity and durability Lead Product Development at the Würzburg Centre of Excellence 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 Drive cross‑product‑line collaboration within Wireless Locks 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 Develop and grow R&D capabilities of R&D team members Drive measurable impact on the product category P&L, with success evaluated through financial performance and clearly defined additional performance KPIs Qualifications 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 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 Certifications Master’s degree in Engineering Master’s degree in Computer Science #J-18808-Ljbffr