Physicist as Project Director Power Systems (f/m/div)

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Job description

You are looking for new challenges? You want to drive the development of new, innovative power management solutions with professional project management methods? As Project Director for Power Modules you have the opportunity to do exactly that. You will be part of Infineon's PSS Power Systems Business segment and lead product development projects with significant complexity and noticeable impact to the business success of the organization. You will work with diverse, cross functional, international project teams as well as with all levels of management up to senior executive level. Sounds interesting? Then send us your resume and become a part of a highly motivated team. This position is part of the Project Management Career Path. It provides an attractive career opportunity for employees who focus on managing projects and functional leadership of project team members.

In your new job you will:

• Lead product development projects with significant complexity, risk and noticeable impact for the Power Systems organization
• Look at the bigger picture, with business in mind, in order to identify challenges and working with your stakeholders to come-up with solutions
• Conduct a forward-looking risk management to identify mitigation measures and/or backup scenarios
• Assume full responsibility for your projects by assessing the progress and adjusting the project plan to ensure that goals are met, this also involves anticipating and proactively managing significant changes to the existing project agreement
• Form, guide and motivate diverse, cross-functional project teams
• Actively manage internal and external key stakeholders in an international environment, negotiate trade-offs and motivate others towards common goals
• Ensure that the project is in compliance with internal rules and regulations

You communicate openly, clearly and act as a visible model of what you expect from others. You ensure high quality by foresighted planning, understand root causes of potential project delays and develop suitable solutions.

You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Microelectronics or similar
• At least 8 years of professional experience and thereof 6 years of leading projects and project teams as a Project Manager
• A formal PM certification (e.g. IPMA, PMI or equivalent) is desired
• Hands on project management experience in the arena of power conversion
• Experience with power module assembly processes, test and qualification is a plus
• Great intercultural competencies and communication skills and bring your messages across with you excellent English skills
• The ability to thrive in a complex matrix organization
• Willingness to travel as needed within Asia, the United States and to Europe

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification. The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group J (). The monthly salary is paid 14 times p.a. We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.

Contact:
Melanie Happerger, MSc, LinkedIn

for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
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-Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) drives leading-edge power management, sensing, and data transfer capabilities -

The PSS division powers decarbonization and digitalization with a wide range of energy-efficient and digital solutions. PSS semiconductors help avoid carbon emissions, use resources sustainably, manage power effectively and intelligently, give 'things' smart senses, and process data quickly and reliably. The portfolio includes power, connectivity, RF, and sensor system technologies to develop smaller, lighter, smarter, and more efficient solutions for consumer devices, smart home/building applications, robotics, computing and data centers, charging devices, power tools, and much more.

The next generation of silicon and wide-bandgap (SiC and GaN) solutions provides unparalleled performance and reliability for 5G, big data, and renewable energy applications. These materials are paving the way for further energy and carbon savings. Highly precise XENSIV sensor solutions are enabling IoT devices to react intuitively to their surroundings for seamless user interactions while audio amplifiers bring exceptional sound experiences to smart speakers and other audio use cases.

Click here for more information about working at PSS with interesting employee and management insights and an overview with more .

At Infineon in Villach you shape the technologies of tomorrow and work in an international environment with more than 4.700 colleagues from over 70 nations. Your personal contribution will be valued and appreciated as the cornerstones of our success. And all that in beautiful surroundings which guarantee a high quality of life.

The City of Villach is located in the center of Carinthia, Austria's southernmost province, in close proximity to the Italian and Slovenian border. Due to its particular geographic location and the outstanding natural beauty of the region, Villach and the whole province of Carinthia have for generations been popular holiday destinations for people from all over the world. Living in Austria also has many social, health-care-related and economic perks. The country's social and health care system is among the best in the world and for decades numerous international surveys have singled out Austria as a particularly safe and wealthy country with a high quality of life. Villach benefits from its status as a "small town", offering everyday living at affordable prices in an outstanding setting.

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