Product Development Director

Infinitesima • Full-time • Abingdon, England, United Kingdom • £80k - £100k / year • 21h ago

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Infinitesima was spun out of the University of Bristol in 2001 and has been developing innovative metrology solutions which improve speed and precision in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company’s technology combines the 3-dimensional surface detection capability of atomic force microscopy (AFM), with high-speed laser activation and the accuracy of interferometry. The Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM™) is protected by an extensive patent portfolio. The company’s RPM™ technology is being used by leading semiconductor equipment companies globally. Semiconductor devices provide the foundations on which progress in the technology sector are enabled. From Smartphones to Artificial Intelligence, 5G communications to autonomous vehicles, all are made possible through advances in semiconductor processes. Scaling these processes requires sub-nanometer measurement of increasingly complex 3D structures to enable more powerful devices.

Based in Abingdon, UK, we are a high calibre team of 70 people and continue to grow. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.

The Role:

Based in Abingdon (minimum 4 days a week) and reporting to the CTO (founder), this person will provide leadership, technical direction and management for the cross-team development of the Metron product for the full product life cycle. This role will suit a highly technical person with previous experience working with highly complex instrumentation and looking to progress their career within a matrix structure and a fast growing high calibre team.

Responsibilities:

Provide oversight for technical delivery of complex projects, involving co-ordination of up 10 people across all engineering disciplines
Translating product road map from start to finish
Coordinate and drive project resources with PMO
Line management responsibility for team of up to two Product Development Managers
Monitor project progress and track project performance to ensure that deadlines and quality standards are met
Ensuring with PMO that all project documentation is kept up-to-date, and all stakeholders are informed of project progress
Ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies
Manage changes to the project scope and schedule
Foster a positive team environment, communicate clearly and proactively to ensure effective teamwork, and manage conflicts.

Requirements:

Relevant degree/MSc/PhD (eg; physical sciences, engineering)
5-10 years of technical leadership experience with significant project delivery element
Previous experience working with complex instrumentation/equipment technology
Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of leading cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

£80,000-100,000 (depending on experience).
25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme.