Senior Director Product Vertical Oscilloscopes (m/f/x)

IntroductionOscilloscopes sit at the heart of modern electronic development, giving engineers the visibility and precision required to understand complex signal behavior. As the world moves toward higher data rates, more efficient power conversion, and intelligent connected systems, they remain indispensable to the development and validation of next-generation technologies. In this role, you would be responsible for the oscilloscope portfolio within the sub-division Digital and Power Test Solutions, including its strategy, roadmap, and the team that develops it. The position carries clear technical and business significance. If you are looking for a leadership role with this kind of scope and long-term relevance, we would welcome your application.TasksLead the oscilloscopes vertical’s business and strategic direction by deeply understanding market dynamics, customer needs, technology trends and the product portfolio; translate insights into a clear and ambitious product roadmap.Hold end‑to‑end P&L accountability for the oscilloscopes vertical: drive commercial growth and operational excellence, strengthen market positioning and competitive advantage.Lead and develop R&D and product management teams of the oscilloscopes vertical, ensuring high performance, clear direction, and impact.Establish and grow strategic customer relationships in close alignment with sales and business development teams.Actively manage the progress and status of all development projects within the oscilloscopes vertical, ensuring efficient execution and time-to-market.Coordinate development projects and long‑term R&D capacity planning, budget allocation and prioritization in alignment with the division’s application segment planning and portfolio management. Develop a long-term technology roadmap in close alignment with internal stakeholders.Build organizational trust and provide clear direction through transformation; actively develop senior talent and leadership capability.QualificationsA degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical field is required.Proven senior management and leadership experience with a track record of building high‑performance teams in R&D, product management and/or sales functions and driving substantial organizational change.Entrepreneurial, business‑first mindset and strong commercial acumen with demonstrated responsibility for P&L, strategic business development and innovation roadmaps.Expertise in product planning and operational excellence in R&D and product management organizations.Strong collaboration mindset, actively contributing to and supporting core divisional processes. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence senior executives and coordinate cross‑functional engineering and commercial teams.Business-level fluency in English, German is a plus.Contact and further informationWe welcome your application! Submissions are preferred online via the application portal. For questions, our chatbot Paul and the recruiting team are available at any time.Rohde & Schwarz promotes equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people with and without disabilities. We offer an inclusive work environment where all individuals can develop their skills and talents regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, worldview, age, sexual orientation, identity, and other characteristics.City/regionChemnitz, Munich (Germany)Entry levelManagersEmployment TypeFull-time, unlimitedRef. Number1238