The posting
About the Role
As the Managing Director of the R&D Center of Excellence of Frankenburg Technologies located in Luxembourg, you will provide visionary leadership, strategic guidance, and operational oversight to the organization, ensuring alignment with mission, goals, and stakeholder expectations. Your role involves setting clear objectives, fostering a culture of excellence, and driving performance to achieve organizational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the organization, setting clear goals, objectives, and priorities in alignment with Frankenburg Technologies mission and vision.
- Develop and implement business strategies, plans, and initiatives to drive growth, profitability, and market competitiveness.
- Develop and manage an R&D oriented organization, providing guidance, support, and accountability to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, including finance, human resources, marketing, sales, operations, and other functional areas, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Monitor and evaluate organizational performance, financial metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities and risks and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, encouraging creativity, initiative, and excellence in all aspects of operations.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including investors, board members, partners, customers, employees, and the community, representing the organization positively and advocating for its interests.
- Lead business development efforts, exploring new markets, opportunities, and partnerships to expand the organization's reach and revenue streams.
- Drive organizational change and transformation initiatives, adapting to market dynamics, technological advancements, and competitive pressures to ensure long-term viability and success.
- Manage financial resources, budgets, and investments prudently, optimizing resource allocation and capital allocation to maximize ROI and shareholder value.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, maintaining integrity, transparency, and accountability in all operations.
- Lead crisis management and risk mitigation efforts, proactively identifying and addressing threats to the organization's reputation, financial stability, and operational continuity.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering a culture of fairness, respect, and equal opportunity for all employees.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates, progress reports, and insights on organizational performance and strategic initiatives.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the organization, representing its interests in public forums, media interviews, and industry events.
We Would Love You to Have
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance, or a related field; master's degree or MBA is preferred.
- Proven experience in executive leadership roles, with a track record of success in driving organizational growth, transformation, and performance improvement.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and formulate effective strategies.
- Exceptional leadership qualities, including vision, decisiveness, resilience, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Financial management expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and capital allocation.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex business environments, make tough decisions, and lead change initiatives effectively.
- Knowledge of relevant industries, markets, and regulatory environments, with a deep understanding of key drivers and success factors.
- Integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all aspects of leadership and business conduct.
- Adaptability and agility to thrive in dynamic and uncertain business environments, managing ambiguity and complexity with confidence and resilience.
What We Offer
- Mission-Driven Purpose We exist to protect the free world by building affordable and scalable defence solutions that make a difference.
- Dynamic International Team We are talented, adaptable, and self-driven professionals with fresh perspectives and extensive expertise.
- Inspirational Leadership We provide opportunity to learn from experienced industry leaders who mentor and guide innovation in defence technology.
- Results Over Status We create real impact through rolling up our sleeves, delivering tangible progress, and moving our mission forward.
- High Trust, High Standards We take responsibility, make no excuses, and maintain the highest quality in everything from cost-saving measures to on-time project completion.
- Growth Mindset We invest in ourselves, stay ahead of industry trends, and adopt new skills to build superior solutions faster and better.
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
Apply now! The deadline is October 30, 2026, but we review applications and reach out to qualified candidates continuously.
