Section Manager

h3Section Manager – Embedded Software and Solutions /h3pDaikin Europe is hiring a Section Manager for Embedded Software and Solutions within the EMEA Electrics and Controls department. As Section Manager , you are accountable for the people, technical direction, and delivery performance of a complete embedded software section . You lead multiple expert roles covering embedded software requirements, architecture, development, quality, compliance, product ownership, and project leadership . You operate as a middle manager : translating department strategy into execution, ensuring stable delivery, and developing people and competences for the long term. /ph3About EDC /h3pThe EMEA Electrics and Controls (EDC) department, located at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park, is one of the fastest growing departments within the EMEA Development Centre of Daikin. /ppThe department is responsible for the development and improvement of control solutions, including: /pulli
- Room and unit controls /lili
- Embedded platforms /lili
- Connectivity, App and Cloud controls /li /ulpOur activities cover: /pulli
- Embedded hardware architecture and development /lili
- Embedded software architecture and development /lili
- System integration and validation /li /ulpThroughout all development steps, we combine in‑house expertise with strategic cooperation with external partners to enhance our products and keep them among the best in the industry. Close collaboration across Daikin departments ensures high-quality products for the Daikin EMEA market. /ppThe Team /ppWithin Equipment Controls, engineers work in their field of expertise (embedded hardware, software and system architecture). The team is responsible for delivering complete embedded solutions, starting from market and product requirements, over system architecture and design, up to industrialisation, validation and maintenance in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders. /ph3As Section Manager of Embedded Software and Solutions, you are responsible for a section comprising various roles, including: /h3ulliEmbedded Project Leaders /liliTechnical Product Owners /liliTechnical Analysts / Requirement Engineers /liliEmbedded Software Architects /liliEmbedded Software Engineers /liliSoftware Quality Engineers /liliEmbedded Software Compliance Engineers /li /ulh3The section delivers end‑to‑end embedded software solutions, from requirements and architecture through development, testing, certification, release, and lifecycle support. /h3h3Job Content /h3pAs Section Manager , you have end responsibility for your section in terms of people, delivery, and technical governance . /ppYou do not act as an individual contributor, but you ensure that the right people, competences, priorities, and processes are in place. /ph3People Organization /h3ulli
- Lead, coach, and develop team leaders, senior experts, and specialists within your section /lili
- Perform performance management, goal setting, and competence development /lili
- Ensure sustainable team capacity, knowledge continuity, and succession /lili
- Create a motivating, inclusive, and ownership‑driven team culture /li /ulh3Delivery Planning /h3ulli
- Ensure that section deliverables meet quality, cost, timing, and compliance targets /li /ulh3Daikin Europe /h3pDaikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor‑made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. /ph3Good climate starts with people /h3pOur employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people. /p