Manager – Front End and Advanced Development

Role Overview

• Lead front-end innovation projects, managing sprints and coordinating multidisciplinary teams using agile practices.
• Act as Scrum Master, facilitating planning, reviews, and retrospectives to keep projects on track.
• Drive ideation and turn bold, unconventional ideas into feasible technical concepts for manual and battery-powered tools.
• Contribute hands-on to mechanical, hardware and system-level development, including prototyping and validating advanced solutions.
• Collaborate with industrial designers, mechanical and electronics engineers, and product managers to merge creativity with technical rigor.
• Ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and resource planning while fostering an innovative team culture.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, materials, and design trends to fuel disruptive innovation.

Requirements

• MSc/BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics or Embedded Systems.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in product development with strong technical expertise in one or more areas: mechanical design, hardware/electronics, or embedded systems.
• Proven experience in agile development and working as a Scrum Master.
• Passion for innovation and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, front-end development environment.
• Strong ideation and problem-solving skills and a track record of turning unconventional ideas into successful products.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, prototyping methods, and system-level design principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
• Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
• Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
• Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
• Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.
• Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.
• Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.