New Technology Manager

Nova’s CTO Group is looking for a New Technology Manager with strong expertise in experimental optics, broad technological knowledge, and proven leadership in driving innovation from concept to implementation.

In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee multiple research and development projects, and collaborate with internal and external partners to integrate emerging technologies into Nova’s innovation pipeline.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to deliver high-impact technology projects.
• Plan, prioritize, and oversee multiple R&D initiatives, managing the process from concept through feasibility and early development stages.
• Identify emerging industry needs and scout, evaluate, and recommend disruptive technologies to address them.
• Guide experimental design and execution in optical systems, ensuring robust testing, validation, and documentation practices.
• Foster collaboration across internal teams and with external partners, including academia, industry, and suppliers.
• Influence Nova’s long-term strategic direction by integrating novel technologies into the corporate roadmap.
• Ensure effective project management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and milestone tracking to meet organizational objectives.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in team leadership and project management within a technology or R&D environment.
• Strong hands-on expertise in experimental optics (e.g., laser systems, interferometry, pump-probe techniques, spectroscopy).
• Proficiency in data analysis and algorithm development.
• Experience in optical and mechanical system design (advantage).
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and fab environments (advantage).

That special something you bring in:

• Ability to assess, compare, and select among multiple technological approaches based on diverse physical principles.
• Strong experimental and lab management skills, including the design and integration of complex setups.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a creative, out-of-the-box mindset.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead effectively in a matrix organization.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.