Engineering Manager -

About Axis Communications Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations.The company is the global market leader in network video, driving the ongoing shift from analog to digital video surveillance.Axis products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring, and are based on innovative, open technology platforms.Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in more than 20 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries.Founded in 1984, Axis is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.For more information about Axis, please visit our website at www.axis.com. Reference number: 451 JOB DESCRIPTION As Engineering Manager you will head a team of highly skilled and experienced engineers responsible for the important process of identifying and assessing ideas for products and features that may provide a valuable base for Axis' future success.You will have the overall responsibility and your main tasks will include: * Manage prototyping activities to investigate new product and feature ideas. * Budgeting, resource allocation and day-to-day operation. * Lead organizational and process development.YOUR QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for a driven and goal oriented Engineering Manager with previous leadership experience to lead and prioritize the work in our Product Concept & New Ideas team.We believe you have an educational background with an Engineering/Technical Master's degree or equivalent.Furthermore we believe you have an interest for and experience of innovation management and are an open minded leader with a problem solving ability.You enjoy taking responsibility and are good at motivating and encouraging the people you work with.THE PRODUCT CONCEPT & NEW IDEAS TEAM The Product Concept & New Ideas team is part of Axis' Technologies department responsible for the creation and exploitation of new ideas for future products and features.We identify and implement means to stimulate creativity, we gather new ideas and assess their potential and we perform prototyping activities.WHAT CAN AXIS DO FOR YOU?As Engineering Manager for the Product Concepts & New Ideas team you will work with very competent co-workers within an inspiring and creative environment at the front end of product development with cutting edge technologies.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.