YOUR TEAM

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and further develop the Tech Operations & Solutions organization with a focus on Operational Excellence, Systems Engineering, Governance, and product enablement.
• Define and execute the mid- to long-term strategy for Tech Operations & Solutions in alignment with the overall VEMB strategy and company objectives.
• Ensure effective organizational structures, processes, and operating models that enable the successful development, integration, and delivery of innovative vehicle functions.
• Establish and continuously evolve governance, steering, and collaboration frameworks across all engineering disciplines.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Program Management, Architecture, Quality, Compliance, and other key stakeholders.
• Own the definition and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), transparency mechanisms, and management reporting to ensure quality, efficiency, and delivery performance.
• Drive Operational Excellence and the continuous improvement of engineering processes, methodologies, tools, and organizational capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality, safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements across the organization.Oversee the effective management and integration of external partners, suppliers, and engineering service providers.
• Manage budgets, resources, and organizational capacity to maintain a sustainable and high-performing organization.Identify and mitigate strategic, organizational, and technical risks, dependencies, and capability gaps.
• Develop leaders and senior experts while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Report on strategic initiatives, organizational performance, risks, and progress to senior management and relevant steering committees.

WHO YOU ARE

• Successfully completed university degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• More than 10 years of professional experience in complex engineering, technology, or operations organizations, ideally within the automotive industry.
• At least 8 years of people leadership experience in complex, international, and cross-functional engineering or technology organizations, or a CARIAD-recognized leadership license.
• Proven track record of building and scaling operating and delivery models for software and technology products in a complex environment.
• Strong expertise in Systems Engineering, Operational Excellence, engineering governance, and organizational steering models.
• Solid understanding of automotive development processes, quality standards, and regulatory frameworks such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, and Automotive Cybersecurity.Strategic mindset with the ability to translate long-term objectives into actionable initiatives and measurable business outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience collaborating effectively across executive leadership, engineering teams, and external partners.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.
• Experience working in international and matrix-based organizations, with strong intercultural communication skills.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.