Senior Manager (f/m/d) Advanced Systems Engineering

Role Summary

Lead the Advanced Systems Engineering organization, driving technology innovation, systems engineering excellence, and execution efficiency. Develop and execute technology roadmaps, advanced engineering initiatives, and innovation programs aligned with stakeholders from multiple product lines and their business objectives. Build and lead a high-performing organization of managers and technical experts while fostering collaboration across engineering, product management, architecture, and external partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop managers, senior engineers, architects, and technical experts within the Advanced Systems Engineering organization.
• Define and execute technology strategies, roadmaps, and innovation initiatives.
• Drive advanced engineering activities across systems engineering, software engineering, and product innovation.
• Deploy advanced AI based engineering methodologies and push the boundaries for efficiency and outcomes.
• Support the development of next‑generation software and system concepts for future mobility solutions. This includes conventional embedded SW, edge and agentic AI as well as tools.
• Foster collaboration across engineering, product management, architecture, and strategic initiatives.
• Establish organizational priorities and ensure effective resource planning and execution.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering practices, methodologies, and development processes.
• Support and manage external collaborations with industry partners, universities, and research institutions.
• Support innovation funding activities and participation in collaborative research programs.
• Build a culture of innovation, accountability, technical excellence, and talent development.
• Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

Job Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in engineering, R&D, or technology organizations.
• Proven leadership experience managing managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong background in systems engineering, software engineering, product development, or technology innovation.
• Practical experience in deploying gen AI and agentic AI tooling in software development.
• Experience driving technology strategy, roadmaps, and innovation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of automotive technologies and software-defined systems is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and develop talent.

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