Manager Industrial Lead and Product Data Group, Lund

Are you a people-focused leader with a passion for turning innovation into reality? We're looking for a Manager to lead our Industrial Lead and Product Data Group team within Global Industrialization. Join us in Lund and play a key role in taking Axis' products from the drawing board to volume production!

Who is your future team?

You will lead a team of approximately 11 people, consisting of Industrial Leads and the Product Data Group (PDG). The Industrial Leads are creative and ambitious individuals who plan, coordinate, and drive industrialization activities across product development projects. They work at the intersection of R&D, New Business, and Operations - as well as with Axis' contract manufacturers - making the role highly collaborative with many interfaces.

The Product Data Group consists of self-driven and highly dedicated individuals responsible for creating part numbers in PLM systems, building Sales Unit structures, designing product labels, and much more.

Together, these teams are a vital part of Global Industrialization, which also includes Production & Test functions, Quality and Packaging engineers - a department of around 150 skilled colleagues working together to bring Axis' innovations to life at scale.

What you'll do here as Manager Industrial Lead and Product Data Group?

As a manager, your primary focus is to develop and lead your team. You will work in close partnership with the other two Industrial Lead managers, always striving to simplify and make ways of working more efficient across the teams. You are expected to coach, challenge, and support your team members in their mission of making innovations come true.

Your responsibilities will also include:

Shaping the direction and strategy of Global Industrialization by taking an active part in collaborating across the department's management team

Representing Operations in project steering groups, actively contributing to the management of product development projects

Driving continuous improvement within industrialization to ensure efficient and high-quality output, including maintaining the Industrial Leads' parts of Axis product development processes

Building strong cross-functional relationships with R&D, Axis' contract manufacturers, and other departments within Operations

Collaborating across Industrial Lead teams, partnering with the other two IL managers to align ways of working and drive efficiency

Managing budget and resource planning for your teams, ensuring optimal allocation to support project delivery and team development

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a leader who genuinely enjoys managing and growing people. You are a team player who finds it natural to build professional connections and collaborate across organizational boundaries. You lead with empathy and compassion, while being clear on expectations and consistent in following up on progress. You are structured, results-oriented, and have a strong drive to implement and finalize activities. You communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders.

We'd love to hear that you have:

Demonstrated experience in people management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Professional proficiency in English

Bonus points for:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience

Experience in Product Development projects or Steering Groups

Knowledge from manufacturing environments, preferably in collaboration with Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partners

Working knowledge of Swedish

Practical details

Location: Lund, Sweden (on-site)

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Reports to: Director of Global Industrialization

Travel: Occasional travel, primarily related to collaboration with contract manufacturers

What Axis has to offer

We are a world leader in network video, where cutting-edge technology meets global impact. Here, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of security and surveillance - developing solutions used worldwide.

As a fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities. You'll grow professionally through continuous learning, supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We offer a range of benefits, including a company bonus, Friday cake, wellness allowance, health insurance - and even your own Axis bicycle.

To learn more about Axis, our innovative products, solutions, and vibrant company culture, explore:

Life at Axis blog

Engineering at Axis blog

Innovation at Axis

Ready to Act?

Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. We welcome all applications.

We go through applications continuously so don't wait - send in your application today!

Vacation is important! At Axis we value work-life balance and that means that during summer many of us are on a well-deserved vacation. During this period, you can expect some delay in our response. We will review applications in the end of August and get back to you as soon as possible.

In case of questions, please reach out to recruiting manager Åsa Strömblad at +46 46 272 1800