R&D Director

Open doors for everyone, every day.

ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, is looking for a Research & Development Director for ALCEA, a French designer of security solutions based in Villebon-sur-Yvette, France, created in 1995, which joined the ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions division in October 2022.
This division of the group aims to offer high-security products and services to critical infrastructures such as telecoms, energy, transport, industry, etc.
Join our teams in Villebon-sur-Yvette and enjoy a culture that enables you to build a career you can be proud of.

We are looking for a recognised leader to inspire and lead our R&D teams at the heart of our growth and innovation challenges.

What you will do as our R&D Director

You will be integrated into the Executive Committee and take strategic responsibility for R&D activities. Your key missions include:

• Managing software development activities and supervising the R&D team, coaching both experienced and autonomous engineers
• Driving the modernization of tools and processes across teams, ensuring smooth adoption and alignment
• Ensuring the quality, security, and reliability of deliverables across software and hardware components
• Defining and executing the long-term technical strategy, supporting product evolution towards global markets
• Leading and supporting the evolution of products and teams, fostering collaboration and a culture of innovation

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced technical leader with solid knowledge in electronics and software
• Has a strategic vision with proven experience in managing R&D or technical organizations (software, electronics, access control)
• Can inspire, unite, and lead teams effectively
• Is fluent in French and English
• Holds an engineering or master’s degree in software engineering/computer science, with several years of software development experience and experience introducing new tools and processes

What we offer:

We are committed to offering you opportunities and benefits so that you can pursue and develop your career with us – here is what we offer:

• Opportunities for continuous leadership and strategic development, including executive coaching, management training, and exposure to global best practices
• Exposure to global best practices, working with international teams and cross-cultural projects
• Company car

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!

We build diverse and inclusive teams and encourage applications from anyone who sees themselves working with us. You simply need to create your profile and apply here.

To ensure the security of your personal data, we do not review applications sent by email or mail. If you have any questions about the position or the process, send an email to Elzbieta Latka-Likh (Talent Acquisition Business Partner) at elzbieta.latka-likh@assaabloy.com or apply via our career page.

Let’s create a safer and more open world – together!

Visit our website for more information: www.assaabloy.com

Nous sommes le groupe ASSA ABLOY
Nos collaborateurs ont fait de nous le leader mondial des solutions d’accès. En retour, nous leur ouvrons des portes partout où ils se rendent. Forts de près de 63 000 collègues dans plus de 70 pays différents, nous aidons des milliards de personnes à découvrir un monde plus ouvert. Nos innovations rendent toutes sortes d’espaces – physiques et virtuels – plus sûrs, plus sécurisés et plus faciles d’accès.

En tant qu’employeur, nous valorisons les résultats, pas les titres ni les antécédents. Nous valorisons les résultats et non pas les titres ou les origines. Nous donnons à nos employés les moyens de bâtir leur carrière autour de leurs aspirations et de nos ambitions, en les soutenant avec des commentaires réguliers, des formations et des opportunités de développement. Nos collègues réfléchissent aux domaines où ils peuvent avoir le plus d’impact et nous les encourageons à accroître leur rôle au niveau local, régional ou même international.

Alors que nous continuons de recruter de nouveaux collaborateurs, il est important pour nous d’avoir des équipes diverses et inclusives, et nous apprécions les individus aux perspectives et expériences différentes.