Head of Product Management and R&D

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Since 1991 Thömus is widely known for their hightech bikes designed, developed and built in Switzerland. Best of class products as well as top notch customer service are the base of our success. No matter what we do, we do it "for the love of bicycles". Does this also apply to you? Then you might be our future Head of Product Management and R&D.

Tasks

You take the overall responsibility in the Product Management and R&D Department. For this purpose, you will develop our Research and Development (R&D) and Product Management on an ongoing basis. The coordination of international and national purchasing in close cooperation with the manufacturers and suppliers is just as much a part of your tasks as the management of development projects from conception to market maturity. Both cost and process optimization as well as ensuring and guarantee optimal delivery readiness are a matter of course for you. You help to develop the brand Thömus technically to an all-new level and continuously improve our quality level. For this you closely cooperate with our Cross-country World Cup team and the associated network around it. As division manager you are also responsible for the administrative management tasks of the employees in your department.

Requirements

In order to be successful in this role, a very independent and professional work ethic is essential. You are well versed in R&D topics, product management, quality assurance and supply chain management. You have a higher technical education with further education in business administration and / or supply chain management. Ideally you have already several years of working experience in the bicycle industry in this or a similar position. You bring extensive knowledge of suppliers and components for bike parts and you are able to create platform technologies. You are proficient with the common 3D design software like Solid Works or similar as well as excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools. Distinct entrepreneurial thinking and acting, structured approach and a natural hands-on mentality complete your profile.

You share our love for bicycles and ideally you are a passionate biker yourself. As department manager you are responsible for a team of engineers and industrial designers. Tasks in the area of personnel management in this technical environment will not get you out of your calm. You bring the ability to motivate, encourage and inspire the people working with you. You have a high demand for quality, are communicative, self-reliant and resilient. Very good oral and written skills in German and English are mandatory.

Benefits

We at Thömus are proud to design and produce best of class bicycles in Switzerland. You get direct feedback from world class professional riders and life the dream of being responsible for the development of the world’s best bicycles. You can expect a highly motivated team in a collegial, creative and forward-thinking atmosphere. Unique customers, innovative products as well as unique projects wait for you. No day is like the other and besides events and exciting projects, the fun at work is not neglected.

If you want to be part of the Thömus family and directly want to contribute to the success of the brand, we would love to get in contact with you.

Thömu Binggeli will also be happy to provide you with further information under 031 848 22 21.