About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
More about the role
Job Summary
Leads the research and development strategy to drive innovation and technology advancement. Lead the creation of new products and systems, ensuring align with the business strategy and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovation and cost leadership with speed and quality to achieve business goals.
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Develop and implement R&D strategies and roadmaps that support the business & innovation direction and key initiatives.
• R&D Portfolio management, including new offers, existing offers, platforms with supported business case.
• Oversee R&D project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for projects delivery.
• Manages R&D team performance on speed, cost & quality.
• Manage R&D cost to ensure budget compliance.
• Drives own R&D organization on footprint, competence, efficiency and productivity improvement.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the R&D team, fostering a culture of creativity, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate internally (such as product management, operations, quality etc.) and externally (suppliers, partners etc.) for business success.
• Collaborate with research, IP, S&R etc. and other business R&D for innovation excellence.
• Maintain a competitive edge, stay current on industry trends, competitor activities, and market demands to identify new opportunities.
Critical Experiences
• Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology Management is required to provide a strong foundation in technical knowledge and strategic innovation leadership.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in R&D management within technology-driven industries, including proven success in leading teams, managing budgets, and delivering innovation projects aligned with business objectives.
• No specific licenses required; however, certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma) are critical to ensure effective execution and total quality management of R&D activities.
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light up the future.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or Technology Management
- At least 10 years of progressive R&D management experience in technology-driven industries
- Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and delivering innovation projects aligned with business objectives
- Project Management certification such as PMP
- Quality Management certification such as Six Sigma
What We Do
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers, and the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact systems and data-enabled services deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2023, we had sales of EUR 6.7 billion, approximately 32,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for seven consecutive years and have achieved the EcoVadis Platinum rating for four consecutive years, placing Signify in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page
