Research And Development Manager

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pAre you passionate about Mechanical Engineering and innovation? Are you ready to take on a strategic leadership role within our RD Department? Do you thrive in an international, fast-paced, and continuously evolving environment? /p pThen this opportunity as RD Manager might be the perfect next step in your career! /p h3ABOUT TENNANT /h3 pTennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you to places you never expected. /p h3SCOPE: /h3 pA results-driven RD Manager responsible for leading and coordinating product development activities for the Floorcare division across the EMEA region. The role combines strong technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative, high-quality products aligned with global strategies and regional needs. /p pThe position oversees a team of engineers, ensuring effective execution across design, testing, documentation, and project delivery. It plays a key role in managing New Product Development (NPD) and lifecycle engineering initiatives, balancing innovation, cost efficiency, quality, and time-to-market. /p pActing as a central link between RD and key business functions—including Product Management, Operations, and Supply Chain—the RD Manager supports the execution of the product roadmap and contributes to continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools. /p pThe role requires strong organizational and resource management capabilities, ensuring optimal allocation of engineering efforts and successful delivery of projects of varying complexity, while also maintaining relationships with external partners and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. /p h3GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: /h3 ul liLead and coordinate product development activities for the Floorcare division in the EMEA region, supporting innovation and execution across a defined product portfolio. /li liProvide leadership to a team of engineers,



with responsibility for design, testing, engineering documentation, and project execution within the assigned scope. /li liContribute to the development and implementation of product strategies, ensuring alignment with global product line direction and regional business needs. /li liActing as a key cross-functional partner, the role collaborates with Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions to support product development and lifecycle activities. /li liSupport the delivery of product development projects of varying complexity, ensuring quality, cost, and timing objectives are met. /li liBuild a solid understanding of the business and collaborate with Product Management and Marketing to support the execution of the product roadmap. /li liDrive the development and implementation of engineering processes and tools to enhance innovation, product quality, cost efficiency, and time to market. /li liPlan and manage engineering activities related to New Product Development (NPD) and Lifecycle Management, ensuring alignment with project timelines and deliverables. /li liCoordinate allocation of engineering resources within the team, ensuring effective workload management and project prioritization. /li liCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Product Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Service, Finance, PMO) to support project execution and resolve technical challenges. /li liSupport relationships with external development partners, suppliers, and engineering service providers. /li liEnsure adherence to engineering standards, processes, and documentation requirements. /li liContribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the RD organization. /li /ul h3REQUIRED EXPERIENCE EDUCATION /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s degree is a plus.



/li liTypically 8–12 years of experience in product development and engineering environments. /li liExperience in complex, multi-disciplinary product development (e.g., mechanical, electrical systems, fluid systems, embedded electronics or software). /li liProven experience in team leadership, with the ability to guide and develop engineers and technical professionals. /li liSolid experience in technical project management across different project sizes and levels of complexity. /li liExperience working in international or matrix organizations is preferred. /li liProficiency in Italian and English. /li /ul h3REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL BEHAVIORAL SKILLS /h3 ul liStrong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others. /li liGood communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. /li liStructured and organized approach to work, with strong prioritization and problem-solving capabilities. /li liAbility to work collaboratively in cross-functional and international environments. /li liFlexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, evolving business context. /li liStrong interpersonal skills and a customer-oriented mindset. /li liProfessional integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion. /li /ul pYou will join a stimulating and international environment where innovation is at the core of everything we do. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our products and contribute directly to Tennant’s mission, while further developing your leadership and technical expertise.The offer includes direct employment with the company on a permanent contract, with a gross annual salary ranging from €85,000 to €95,000. /p pThe indicated salary range reflects the expected compensation for the role and is defined based on objective criteria related to the job, including responsibilities, scope, and market benchmarks. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, demonstrated capabilities, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for a competitive benefits package and applicable incentive programs. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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