R&D Manager – Payment Systems
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Evoca Group is a world-leading producer of professional coffee and vending machines for out-of-home consumption, anchored in more than 90 years of coffee and vending heritage. Together, our broad portfolio of brands offers a complete range of products to bring great coffee and vending products to our ~10,000 customers — serving consumers across hotels, restaurants, office buildings, public spaces, and more.
We are looking for an R&D Manager – Payment Systems & Digital Solutions to lead the development of payment systems and digital solutions within our Electronics R&D Team.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership and project management skills. She/He will be responsible for driving the development of hardware, firmware, mobile, and cloud-based solutions, leading a team of 3–5 engineers, and ensuring the successful execution of projects from concept to market launch.
This role requires a broad product vision, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate both internal resources and external partners in a dynamic and innovation-driven environment.
Your responsibilities will be:
- Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary R&D team of 3–5 engineers, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth
- Drive the development of payment systems and digital solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product strategy
- Manage Hardware, Firmware, Mobile, and Cloud development projects throughout their complete lifecycle
- Define technical roadmaps, product architectures, and technology choices in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
- Coordinate the integration of embedded devices, mobile applications, cloud platforms, and backend services
- Ensure effective collaboration among Hardware, Firmware, Software, and Product teams to achieve successful product delivery
- Lead technical problem-solving activities, identifying root causes and driving robust corrective actions
- Manage technical activities performed by external partners and suppliers, ensuring quality, timelines, and compliance with requirements
- Support product innovation through the evaluation and adoption of new technologies, methodologies, and development tools
- Oversee project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and execution to ensure project goals are achieved
To be successful in this role you’ll need to have:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Proven experience in R&D, engineering management, or technical leadership roles
- Experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Solid understanding of embedded systems, firmware development, and electronics
- Ability to read and understand electronic schematics
- Experience managing complex projects involving hardware, software, mobile, and cloud technologies
- Strong product-oriented mindset with a global view of system design, customer needs, and business objectives
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Results-driven approach with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Experience collaborating with external development partners and suppliers
Nice to have:
- Experience in electronic payment systems, fintech, POS solutions, or self-service devices
- Knowledge of Android and oOS application development
- Familiarity with Cloud platforms and backend architectures
- Experience with IoT and connected devices
- Experience working in international and cross-functional organizations
What we offer:
- Full-time permanent contract with a multinational company that is a leader in its industry.
- B3 classification under the Italian Metalworkers' Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanici Industria). Gross annual salary (RAL) starting from €45.000, commensurate with experience, skills, and seniority
- Performance bonus of up to €5,430 and an MBO incentive scheme.
- Welfare and benefits package, including: €550 annual corporate welfare allowance; on-site company cafeteria offering complete balanced meals at highly subsidized rates; free company parking; dedicated employee discounts
- Smart working and flexible working hours
- Additional paid leave for medical appointments and initiatives supporting parenthood
- Time-saving services designed to make everyday life easier
- An international work environment that promotes employee well-being and collaboration, through dedicated initiatives as part of the WHP (Workplace Health Promotion) Program
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