Head of R&D Hub Padua
Pubblicato il 15-09-2026 - Macchinari e impiantistica in Italia
The new Innovation Hub in Padua - Italy is looking for a global-minded organizational builder who can scale capabilities and lead through influence across a complex international matrix organization.
What You'll Do
Strategy Implementation and Sustainable Hub Growth
Translate the Innovation Strategy and the direction of the Head of Innovation Excellence into a multi-year Hub roadmap and annual plans for capabilities, staffing, infrastructure and budget.
Drive capability-led, globally aligned Hub growth and develop the Hub contribution across Product Enhancement, Product Category Ownership and Global Engineering Services.
Implement the Innovation Excellence Hub Operating Model, connecting People, Domain and Product Leadership through clear responsibilities, decision rights and escalation paths.
Ensure local execution remains aligned with global product, domain and process governance; prevent parallel local strategies, portfolios, standards or processes
People Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
Act as the line manager for the Hub organization and hold accountability for people leadership, performance, development, succession, capacity planning, local execution, culture and engagement.
Set clear objectives and responsibilities, provide regular feedback and coaching, address performance issues, recognise contribution and develop future leaders and experts.
Recruit and onboard employees in line with the approved Hub capability target picture, workforce plan, budget and global hiring governance.
Create a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven environment that strengthens ownership, collaboration, learning and Belimo Credibility Culture.
Who You Are
Educational requirements:
Degree from a university, university of applied sciences or equivalent institution in engineering, technology or a related scientific discipline.
Advanced education in business administration, leadership, finance or project / operations management is desirable.
Experience:
Proven experien