Head of R&D Operations DAQ Solutions, Waalwijk

The R&D Operations role ensures efficient execution of product development within the DAQ organization by driving operational excellence and supporting cross‑functional coordination. The position is critical to achieving delivery commitments and maintaining transparency across all development lines. Key Responsibilities

Drive on‑time, on‑scope delivery of DAQ development projects Coordinate across Hardware, Embedded Software, Software, Operations, and Solution Portfolio teams Support effort estimation improvements for portfolio planning and business case development Align R&D with Operations to streamline industrialization processes Collaborate with Purchasing, Production (internal and external), and suppliers to ensure smooth transitions from development to manufacturing Manage dependencies and mitigate risks across internal and external stakeholders Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and escalation support to PMOMaintain progress reports for each development line to enable informed decision‑making Drive continuous improvement of execution processes and PLC alignment Key Performance Indicators

Delivery adherence (time, scope, quality) Team engagement throughout R&D teams and disciplines Stakeholder satisfaction and risk mitigation effectiveness Qualifications

Confirmed R&D leadership with>100FTE Software&Hardware development, technical basic knowledge and experience to guide and support; technical leadership is not scope of the role Experience&knowledge of agile development process and project execution International experience Knowledge of industrialization processes and supply‑chain interfaces Strong people leadership skills: communication, development, coaching, conflict management Analytical and reporting capabilities Excellent communication and stakeholder managementGlobal mindset and exposure to cross‑cultural and cross‑functional team leadership and communication Leading effectively through transformation

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