Key Responsibilities :
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the local team, which is part of a global matrix organization.
- Close collaboration with functional leaders worldwide.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team culture.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development for all local employees in coordination with functional leaders.
Operational Management
Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the Budapest office, including facilities and office management.Manage local HR processes (contracts, payroll, compliance, employee relations) in collaboration with global HR and external providers.Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for the entity.Act as the primary point of contact and represent the entity for local authorities, auditors, service providers and within the Sentec organization.Technical Oversight
Support and guide software development activities, ensuring alignment with global standards and project objectives.Influence companywide software processes, tools, infrastructure and methods and implement them locally.Facilitate cross-functional and regional collaboration between the local team and teams based outside Hungary.Jointly plan, track, and coordinate software development activities with functional software and project management leads for Sentec development projects to ensure completion of software and V&V deliverables to timelines.Ensure quality, security, IT and regulatory compliance in all deliverables.Financial Responsibilities
Prepare and manage the local budget, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective operations.Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in people management, ideally within a software development or technology environment.Experience and a strong understanding of software development processes.Excellent communication skills in Hungarian and English; German is an advantage.Key Competencies
Leadership and team developmentOperational and organizational excellenceProblem-solving and decision-makingStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAdaptability and resilience