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Hardware Team Lead
Priva · Rotterdam
What you will do
Be the primary interface and first point of contact for internal teams and external partners into the Hardware team
Define, coordinate and manage the internal and external communication paths and processes
In collaboration with the project managers, coordinate the activities, priorities, and workload of the hardware team across development and maintenance projects
Translate business and project objectives into clear team plans, aligned priorities, and realistic execution timelines
Implement and maintain an effective risk management process
Build a structured and traceable approach to requirements, verification, documentation, and change management
Define clear interfaces and collaboration models within the organization and with our external partners
Help the team identify and remove blockers, manage dependencies, and escalate risks when needed
Monitor progress, quality, and delivery performance, and ensure actions are followed up
Contribute to resource planning and capacity management
Coach team members in effective collaboration, ownership, and disciplined execution
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, practical problem-solving, and reliable delivery
What they look for
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
At least 7 years of experience in hardware development, electronics engineering, or embedded product development
Experience in coordinating engineering teams or leading multidisciplinary hardware development activities
Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles, from concept and requirements through validation, release, and maintenance
Experience with project coordination, planning, prioritization, and risk management in a technical environment
Proven ability to implement or improve development processes, governance, and ways of working
Experience working with external development partners
Strong organizational skills and a structured, pragmatic approach to execution
Clear communication skills and the ability to align stakeholders around priorities and decisions
A quality-driven mindset with attention to long-term maintainability, reliability, and team effectiveness