Job
- Level
- Lead
- Location
- Kassel
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Job Field
- IT, System, Embedded
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you lead interdisciplinary teams, develop and implement technical roadmaps, improve planning processes, and manage development projects in the area of Software-Defined Vehicles and Defence.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- To meet the requirements of Software-Defined Vehicles / Software-Defined Defence (SDV / SDD), we are seeking a Head of Software & Systems (m/f/d) who will actively support us in the transformation.
- You strategically lead the area, drive your teams to peak performance, and ensure that the technical roadmaps align with the strategy of the Engineering Division.
- You are the central interface between technical development, project management, and external partners.
- Technical and disciplinary leadership as well as further development of high-performance teams.
- Responsibility for personnel planning, targeted competence development (Skill Management), and efficient resource allocation within the department.
- Implementation of the organizational and technical roadmaps in accordance with the strategy of the Engineering Division.
- Identification and implementation of measures to increase efficiency as well as continuous optimization of planning processes and daily operations.
- Monitoring and controlling development projects in terms of milestones, budget, and technical quality.
- Ensuring the timely and specification-compliant delivery of system and software components.
- Close coordination and alignment with relevant specialist departments as well as the management of external partners and suppliers.
- Representation of the department in strategic committees and technical reviews.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Successfully completed degree in engineering sciences in the field of electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, or a related field.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge in the development of electronic systems, software (Embedded Systems) & AUTOSAR.
- Very good German and very good English skills, both written and spoken.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and assertiveness skills.
- Strategic thinking combined with a high problem-solving competence.
- Willingness to travel for business.
Experience
- Extensive experience in the field of Software-Defined Vehicles / Software-Defined Defence (SDV / SDD).
- Several years of leadership experience in managing interdisciplinary teams as well as in personnel and resource planning.
- Extensive experience in defining and implementing technical roadmaps as well as in the strategic alignment of engineering departments.
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What we offer
- Working on complete systems at our location in Kassel.
- Company pension scheme.
- Flexible working time models, flextime system, and VIVA family service.
- Subsidized lunch and kiosk on site.
- Fitness and health offerings.
- Corporate benefits platform with exclusive employee discounts for numerous shops.
- Discounted job ticket.
- Individual and diverse external and internal development opportunities, including in the Rheinmetall Academy.
- Professional onboarding process supported by a digital onboarding tool.
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Benefits
Higher Take-Home Pay
Health, Fitness & Fun
Work-Life-Integration
Food & Drink
Topics You Will Work On
Job Locations
About Your Employer
Rheinmetall AG
We are the driving force behind the automotive and defense industries. Through our innovative strength and technological expertise, we lead both sectors. We are now systematically building on our strength to achieve our goal.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Vehicle Manufacturing, Supplier, Industry, Production
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Head of Software & Systems
- Location
- Kassel
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
