Boa Technology GmbH - Regional Design Manger EMEA - Mondsee

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Reporting to Partner Product Innovation and Development (PPID) Manager – EMEA, this role will help lead the PPIDteam in ensuring that all Brand Partner configurations transform fit and performance, making the best gear even better. In the future, this role will directly lead at least one Development Support Specialist and will be a mentor and leader for them throughout the BOA development process. The PPID Team Lead will also build deep relationships with brand partners and an advanced understanding of BOA’s products, including how components interact with each other, the materials they are installed in and the environment in which they will be used. Leveraging leadership andbrand partner knowledge, this role will help the team strategically prioritize their project workflows, and will support with Brand Partner and factory relationships so that the PPID team can effectively move projects forward while meeting the individual requirements of each project.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Reflect and role model BOA’s vision, values and Leadership Model and demonstrate passion for our mission across the Partner Product Design team and rest of the organization
Lead, coach and develop the Regional Design Team in all aspects of building and evolving performance fit configurations
Work with your direct reports to set and review performance/development goals, discuss feedback regularly throughout the year, and formally summarize during performance reviews
Manage our 2D/3D approach to partner product design for each industry and partner, using data and insights to ensure the Design Team is aligned with strategy and capacity/operating plans
Help develop the annual plans for Design resource allocation in all our product segments, and work with the PPID Director on budget planning for your team and their required equipment
Lead cross-functional concept development projects as outlined in the PPID strategic plan
Work with the Regional PPID Director, Performance Fit Lab (PFL) Coordinator, and PFL team to support PFL builds, timelines and performance configuration requirements
Support the Global PPID team in achieving product deadlines by managing local resources and when needed, requesting support from other regions to handle request surges
Manage and/or delegate responsibility of prototyping sample room equipment and resources, including BOA parts, materials, tools and supplies, sewing machines and any other resource needs
Support Customer Service with product repairs when needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of work experience
Related University degree
Proven sewing, making or design skills that can be applied to 2D or 3D prototype creation
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading a team
Experience managing and analyzing data
Experience maintaining systems and equipment so that you can keep our Prototyping machines running smoothly
Desire to use your organized project management approach to maintain our fast pace and manage multiple deadlines
Ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse groups of people across the globe

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Footwear development experience
Project management experience

WE OFFER
Challenging tasks in a successful and innovative company based in the beautiful lake area of Salzkammergut
A welcoming working environment in a committed and international team of employees
Learning and development opportunities
Flexible working hours
Amazing company activities and events
Competitive compensation package

Legal Statement: For legal reasons, we are obliged to point out the minimum salary for this position according to the collective agreement, which is from 2367.- EUR gross per month. However, our attractive salary packages are based on current market salaries and are therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary, depending on your experience and skills.