The Head of Center of Competence (CoC) is responsible for providing domain-specific expertise to development streams within the engineering organization while representing the technology and competence both internally and externally. This role combines technology leadership with people management, fostering a thriving engineering community and acting as a trusted advisor to the organization within the CoCs competence field. The Head of CoC leads a large, distributed team (about 270 employees) without profit and loss (P&L) responsibility, focusing on competence development, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. Collaboration with the Head of Value Stream is essential to ensure that technological expertise and competence development align with the business and product goals of the organization. The Head of CoC works closely with Value Stream leadership to optimize workforce planning, ensure engineers are equipped with the right skills, and integrate new technologies and methodologies into product development, maximizing overall efficiency and innovation. What you do People Management Act as the direct supervisor for CoC Team Managers, ensuring structured development dialogues, goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and 1:1 interactions. Oversee performance calibration, competence development, knowledge sharing, effective succession planning and employee engagement initiatives. Align and implement employee-related tooling/process changes (e.g., new job architecture, goal setting framework) within the CoC. Define and track CoC Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to drive performance and strategic alignment. Oversee strategic workforce planning and site strategy, ensuring alignment with the companys long-term goals. Manage CoC cost budgets and control operational expenditures. Coordinate supplier management and ensure effective staffing processes in alignment with cross-team strategies. Technology Leadership Continuously scout and evaluate emerging technologies, identifying trends and assessing their potential impact on the companys technology strategy. Provide a strategic overview of technology trends, mapping key developments, identifying gaps, and steering research directions. Define and align the CoCs technology strategy with overall business objectives. Facilitate and encourage bottom-up innovation, channeling product feature ideas from engineering teams towards product managment. Contribute to research proposals, Proof-of-Concept (PoC) initiatives, advanced engineering efforts, and intellectual property development (e.g., invention notes, patent ideas). Create technical whitepapers, articles, and presentations, promoting knowledge sharing both internally and externally. Act as a technical advisor to Product and Solution Management, supporting product definition, customer discussions, and architectural workshops. What you bring Educational & Experience Requirements Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Several years of experience in software development, with many years in a leadership role. Proven ability to manage large, distributed engineering teams. Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and SAFe. Proficiency in defining and executing technology strategies. Experience with budget management and resource allocation. Must-Have Competencies Soft Skills Leadership: Ability to inspire, mentor, and lead diverse engineering teams. Strategic Planning: Visionary mindset to align technology goals with business objectives. Communication: Strong ability to articulate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve complex technical challenges with scalability and performance in mind. Hard Skills Software Development: Deep expertise in software development methodologies, frameworks, and tools. Team Leadership: Experience in managing, mentoring, and developing engineering talent. Technology Strategy: Ability to set and execute a technology roadmap that drives innovation and competitiveness. Budgeting & Resource Planning: Proficiency in managing department budgets and strategic workforce planning. Look forward to Working on exciting and future-oriented projects , together with best-in-class colleagues. Benefiting from our international collaborations and our multicultural and diverse #teamElektrobit, theres so much we learn from each other. Having a job that fits to your life through access to mobile work, flextime without core hours and tailored work time models such as part-time work. Lets have a chat about what suits you and us best. Enjoying an informal working environment throughout the company with no dress code. Being part of a team where we believe in each other, care for each other, and can rely on each other. Regular team and sport events strengthen our team spirit even further. Continuously learning and building your skill set with first-class development opportunities, e.g. through unlimited access to the e-learning platform Udemy and our extensive know-how. Profiting from a generously subsidized company pension plan and capital-forming benefits .
The Head of CoC leads a large, distributed team (about 270 employees) without profit and loss (P&L) responsibility, focusing on competence development, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. Collaboration with the Head of Value Stream is essential to ensure that technological expertise and competence development align with the business and product goals of the organization. The Head of CoC works closely with Value Stream leadership to optimize workforce planning, ensure engineers are equipped with the right skills, and integrate new technologies and methodologies into product development, maximizing overall efficiency and innovation. What you do People Management Act as the direct supervisor for CoC Team Managers, ensuring structured development dialogues, goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and 1:1 interactions. Oversee performance calibration, competence development, knowledge sharing, effective succession planning and employee engagement initiatives. Align and implement employee-related tooling/process changes (e.g., new job architecture, goal setting framework) within the CoC. Define and track CoC Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to drive performance and strategic alignment. Oversee strategic workforce planning and site strategy, ensuring alignment with the company s long-term goals. Manage CoC cost budgets and control operational expenditures. Coordinate supplier management and ensure effective staffing processes in alignment with cross-team strategies. Technology Leadership Continuously scout and evaluate emerging technologies, identifying trends and assessing their potential impact on the company s technology strategy. Provide a strategic overview of technology trends, mapping key developments, identifying gaps, and steering research directions. Define and align the CoC s technology strategy with overall business objectives. Facilitate and encourage bottom-up innovation, channeling product feature ideas from engineering teams towards product managment. Contribute to research proposals, Proof-of-Concept (PoC) initiatives, advanced engineering efforts, and intellectual property development (e.g., invention notes, patent ideas). Create technical whitepapers, articles, and presentations, promoting knowledge sharing both internally and externally. Act as a technical advisor to Product and Solution Management, supporting product definition, customer discussions, and architectural workshops. Educational & Experience Requirements Bachelors or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Several years of experience in software development, with many years in a leadership role. Proven ability to manage large, distributed engineering teams. Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and SAFe. Proficiency in defining and executing technology strategies. Experience with budget management and resource allocation. Must-Have Competencies Soft Skills Leadership: Ability to inspire, mentor, and lead diverse engineering teams. Strategic Planning: Visionary mindset to align technology goals with business objectives. Communication: Strong ability to articulate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve complex technical challenges with scalability and performance in mind. Hard Skills Software Development: Deep expertise in software development methodologies, frameworks, and tools. Team Leadership: Experience in managing, mentoring, and developing engineering talent. Technology Strategy: Ability to set and execute a technology roadmap that drives innovation and competitiveness. Budgeting & Resource Planning: Proficiency in managing department budgets and strategic workforce planning. Look forward to Working on exciting and future-oriented projects , together with best-in-class colleagues. Benefiting from our international collaborations and our multicultural and diverse #teamElektrobit, there s so much we learn from each other. Having a job that fits to your life through access to mobile work, flextime without core hours and tailored work time models such as part-time work. Let s have a chat about what suits you and us best. Enjoying an informal working environment throughout the company with no dress code. Being part of a team where we believe in each other, care for each other, and can rely on each other. Regular team and sport events strengthen our team spirit even further. Continuously learning and building your skill set with first-class development opportunities, e.g. through unlimited access to the e-learning platform Udemy and our extensive know-how. Profiting from a generously subsidized company pension plan and capital-forming benefits . Are you our new Head of DevKit AI Center of Competence? At Elektrobit, we celebrate diversity. Your ethnic origin, gender, religion or world view, disability, age, or sexual identity do not matter to us. The only important thing is that you fit in with us and are passionate about automotive software.
Number of openings: 1 Experience level: 12-20 years Role: Team Lead Responsibilities: The IT Infrastructure team has the task of positioning IT as an enabler of company-important customer projects through high-quality input. One of the most important tasks is to support the Elektrobit SW development team with stable and high-performance infrastructure as well as state-of-the-art methods. • You will be responsible for the professional and disciplinary management of an international team of currently 12 employees • You control and monitor internal and external projects together with your team, ensuring high quality and adherence to the corresponding time and cost budgets • You are responsible for the further development and optimization of the IT landscape • You are responsible for the international standardization of the worldwide distributed locations • You drive the global orientation of IT Requirements: Your profile • You have successfully completed a degree in computer science or a comparable course of study. • You show strong communication skills and assertiveness • You have a high degree of initiative and creative will • You have a cooperative, goal-oriented and strategic way of working • You show sovereignty in dealing with internal and external customers • You have at least 10 years of proven professional experience in the IT infrastructure sector • You have more than 5 years of experience in leading international teams • You have in-depth knowledge in the field of IT architecture, virtualization, current network technologies, server systems with Windows and Linux Container solutions in the CI/CD environment are familiar to you • You have very good knowledge of ITIL • You are familiar with current security standards • You have several years of management experience with international teams • You are fluent in English What we offer • Working on exciting and future-oriented projects in international collaboration within a multicultural and diverse team • A healthy work/life balance • Opportunities for personal development through a range of training courses provided by our academy For future mobility concepts and in-car user experience, software is set to play an even more decisive role. Elektrobit is a visionary global supplier of embedded and connected software products and services for the automotive industry with more than 3000 employees worldwide. For over 32 years now, we have been developing pioneering technologies for automated driving, new vehicle infrastructures, connected cars, and user experience. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental AG. At Elektrobit we are working toward a world in which mobility causes zero fatalities, produces low emissions, and transforms your commute into quality time. In our collaboration with our customers, including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, GM, Volkswagen Group, Volvo, and many more, we live and breathe our passion for automotive software and for the mobility of tomorrow. Contact us Apply quickly and easily via our job portal, where you can also import your resume data automatically. Further information on development opportunities, corporate culture, and benefits can be found at https://elektrobit.com/careers Reach out to us: EB_IND_Recruitment_10@elektrobit.com Show more Show less
Number of openings: 1 Experience level: 15-20 years Role: Team Lead Responsibilities: The IT Infrastructure team has the task of positioning IT as an enabler of company-important customer projects through high-quality input. One of the most important tasks is to support the Elektrobit SW development team with stable and high-performance infrastructure as well as state-of-the-art methods. • You will be responsible for the professional and disciplinary management of an international team of currently 12 employees • You control and monitor internal and external projects together with your team, ensuring high quality and adherence to the corresponding time and cost budgets • You are responsible for the further development and optimization of the IT landscape • You are responsible for the international standardization of the worldwide distributed locations • You drive the global orientation of IT Requirements: Your profile • You have successfully completed a degree in computer science or a comparable course of study. • You show strong communication skills and assertiveness • You have a high degree of initiative and creative will • You have a cooperative, goal-oriented and strategic way of working • You show sovereignty in dealing with internal and external customers • You have at least 10 years of proven professional experience in the IT infrastructure sector • You have more than 5 years of experience in leading international teams • You have in-depth knowledge in the field of IT architecture, virtualization, current network technologies, server systems with Windows and Linux Container solutions in the CI/CD environment are familiar to you • You have very good knowledge of ITIL • You are familiar with current security standards • You have several years of management experience with international teams • You are fluent in English What we offer • Working on exciting and future-oriented projects in international collaboration within a multicultural and diverse team • A healthy work/life balance • Opportunities for personal development through a range of training courses provided by our academy For future mobility concepts and in-car user experience, software is set to play an even more decisive role. Elektrobit is a visionary global supplier of embedded and connected software products and services for the automotive industry with more than 3000 employees worldwide. For over 32 years now, we have been developing pioneering technologies for automated driving, new vehicle infrastructures, connected cars, and user experience. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental AG. At Elektrobit we are working toward a world in which mobility causes zero fatalities, produces low emissions, and transforms your commute into quality time. In our collaboration with our customers, including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, GM, Volkswagen Group, Volvo, and many more, we live and breathe our passion for automotive software and for the mobility of tomorrow. Contact us Apply quickly and easily via our job portal, where you can also import your resume data automatically. Further information on development opportunities, corporate culture, and benefits can be found at https://elektrobit.com/careers Reach out to us: EB_IND_Recruitment_10@elektrobit.com
As a Senior Solution Manager at Elektrobit, you will focus on solving customer problems, pain points, and market needs by creating solutions that combine products, reusable items, engineering services, and possibly 3rd party offerings. Your solutions should include delivery as well as long-term maintenance and support, always guided by reusability. If the current portfolio does not fully meet the customer's requirements, your first reaction will be to start with the assets available. You will work to help the customer understand that speed of delivery, price, and bespoke offerings do not always go hand in hand. Moreover, you will be responsible for the profitability of offerings and collaborate closely with R&D and the Commercial organization to forecast and manage revenue and cost budgets, ensuring overall profitability. You will use market intelligence and data to continually review the market fit of offerings, define future solution offerings, and make informed decisions on where to invest further. Evaluating new business models to adapt to market changes and increase overall market acceptance of a solution will also be part of your responsibilities. **Roles & Responsibilities:** - Continuously explore markets and users, gathering qualitative and quantitative insights about market dynamics, competitor and user preferences. - Engage directly with customers throughout the product life cycle to incorporate their needs into product strategy and released solutions. - Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with business objectives. - Act as a liaison between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding of the product vision, priorities, and progress. - Foster collaboration among business and technical stakeholders to plan and prioritize features for the upcoming Program Increment. - Create, manage, and prioritize the team backlog, refining it based on feedback and changing priorities. - Ensure the success of solution delivery by maintaining alignment between business and development as priorities and scope change. - Optimize the operational value stream by enabling sales with target customer lists and marketing with USPs and Go-to-Market activities. - Own the business case, maintain the roadmap, and support long-term growth objectives. - Support revenue delivery through business model thinking and establishing productivity and cost efficiencies targets.,
You understand customer use cases and performance needs related to High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms and can translate them into clear requirements for the product development team. You define new HPC platform features and guide their end-to-end implementation. You manage and prioritize the product backlog for the HPC product line, ensuring timely delivery aligned with strategic goals. You are the budget owner for all HPC development initiatives and ensure efficient resource allocation. You directly engage with lead customers to gather feedback, validate roadmaps, and ensure alignment. You align customer requirements and compute infrastructure milestones with the internal HPC product development teams. You create and maintain all related sales and technical collateral for HPC products. You train Sales and the Product Expert Group on how to position, present, and sell the HPC platform effectively. You support Product Marketing in launching, promoting, and advertising the HPC offerings. Monitor technology trends and understand the possible impact on the market, product and business case. Maintain a target customer list, and communicate to sales. Understand the cost run rate on a rolling 12 months basis. Empower PO and RTE to run the development. Review their metrics, manage by KPIs. Your Profile You have a university degree in computer science, electronics, high-performance computing, or a related field. You have experience in the automotive, aerospace, defense, or cloud computing industries, especially in the context of compute-intensive applications. You have deep technical know-how in areas such as HPC architectures, parallel processing, or distributed computing. You have prior experience as a product manager, project manager, or technical expert in complex software or hardware domains. You possess strong analytical skills and are able to translate high-level business needs into concrete technical requirements. You have both strategic thinking and operational execution capabilities. You are a quick learner who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about applying new technologies to solve performance-intensive challenges. You have excellent intercultural and communication skills for effective collaboration with global customers and teams. You are fluent in English; German skills are an added advantage. Working on exciting and future-oriented projects in international collaboration within a multicultural and diverse team. A healthy work/life balance through access to mobile work and tailored work time models. An informal working environment throughout the company with no dress code. Location-specific benefits such as a canteen, company transportation, company sports, corporate events, car leasing, preventive medical measures and much more. Opportunities for personal development through a range of training courses provided by our academy
Strategic Leadership - Partner with the executive leadership team to define and evolve the company s long-term strategic roadmap. - Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth, cost optimization, operational excellence, and competitive advantage. - Translate macro trends, market shifts, and emerging technologies into actionable strategies. Industry Engagement Strategic Networking - Leverage a robust network of industry executives, OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology partners to identify opportunities and shape market perception. - Represent the company at key industry forums, conferences, and strategic partnership discussions. - Cultivate relationships that unlock new business models, alliances, and innovation pathways. -Willingness to travel globally and domestically (20 30%) to engage with external partners, industry stakeholders, and regional leadership teams. Market Intelligence Foresight - Conduct deep market, customer, and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions. - Develop scenario models and strategic forecasts to guide executive planning. - Monitor regulatory, geopolitical, and technological developments impacting the automotive software landscape. MA and Strategic Investments - Identify, evaluate, and support execution of MA opportunities and strategic investments. - Lead due diligence, synergy assessments, and integration planning in collaboration with finance and legal teams. Executive Communication Influence - Craft compelling narratives and presentations for the management board, shareholders, and internal stakeholders. - Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing thought leadership and strategic counsel.
Continuously explores markets and users, gathering qualitative and quantitative insights about market dynamics, competitor and user preferences. Engages directly with customers throughout the product life cycle to ensure that the customer s needs are built into product strategy from the start and remain reflected in released solutions as the customer s needs change over time. Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the overall business objectives and goals. Act as the liaison between the development team and stakeholders, ensuring that all parties (incl. Sales, Marketing, RTEs, System Architects, etc. have a shared understanding of the product vision, priorities, and progress. Make timely and informed decisions, resolving conflicts when necessary. Provide guidance to the development team on questions related to the product. Foster collaboration among business and technical stakeholders to plan and prioritize features for the upcoming Program Increment. Create, manage and prioritize the team backlog, a dynamic and ordered list of Features, , enhancements Enablers, and user stories non-functional requirements that represent the work to be done. Regularly refine and adjust the backlog based on feedback and changing priorities. Ensure the success of solution delivery Meet the business goals by actively maintaining alignment between the business and development as priorities and scope inevitably change. Optimizing the operational value stream (e.g. enabling sales with target customer lists, marketing with USPs and Go to market activities). Own the business case, maintain the roadmap, and long-term growth objectives. Support the delivery of revenue through business model thinking (including services and product), and by establishing productivity and cost efficiencies targets.