Principal Project & Product Management – Internationalization (m/f/d)

At CARIAD, we’re bundling and further expanding the Volkswagen Group’s software expertise. We’re uniting over 6,500 global experts to build a scalable technology stack, including a software platform, unified electronic architecture and reliable connection to the automotive cloud. Our CARIDIANS are developing vehicle functions such as driver assistance systems, a next-generation infotainment platform, power electronics and charging technology, and digital services in and around the vehicle.

Our software can already be found in Volkswagen ID. models and will soon power Audi and Porsche vehicles with the E3 1.2 platform in 2024.

It’s no easy task, but with experts like you, we can shape the future of mobility. Join us at CARIAD and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM
In the Delivery Unit TB our vision is to ensure delivery in time, budget, scope and quality for the E3 1.2 cluster 6 and 8 by providing the E2E responsibility across all systems. Together with the system leads and cluster managers, we coordinate customer needs, commission the Tech Centers with the development of products, monitor the project progress holistically and resolve goal conflicts. The Delivery Unit is the defined interface to the series of the brands.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Key responsible and contact person for internal and external stakeholders for cross-system issues related to internationalization topics
  • Define and lead development and testing scope at abroad CARIAD or VW Group locations together with system leads, portfolio/architecture/testing & integration management leads.
  • Monitor project progress and define appropriate countermeasures to ensure on-time cluster releases
  • Create transparency regarding top blocker and risks together with partners at abroad sites up to the Management Board
  • Transfer defined immediate hands-on measures to sustainable solutions
  • Alignment with brands, country-management and international sites to raise synergies in the regions
  • Ensure the market fit with regard to state-of-the-art solutions, competitiveness, sustainability and comfort of the product from end-customer perspective and homologation capability
  • Support for abroad locations in organizational, procedural and methodical matters

WHO YOU ARE

  • Academic degree in a technical discipline or equivalent qualification
  • 8+ years of experience in automotive industry with in-depth knowledge of hardware/software/electronics development
  • Strong intercultural skills, coupled with the knowledge to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders effectively
  • A strong coordinator and leader, able to work within a matrix organization and be capable to communicate / cooperate with different decision makers
  • A proactive problem-solving approach with a demonstrated ability to maintain focus, prioritize demanding workloads, and deliver exceptional quality
  • Exceptional communication skills, with fluency in both written and spoken German and English, Chinese as beneficial
  • Experience in the Volkswagen Group/ experience with China market/ experience oversea

NICE TO KNOW

  • Remote work options
  • Temporary work from abroad in selected countries
  • Flextime / optional working hours
  • Company pension plan
  • Annual professional development
  • Sabbatical option up to 6 months
  • 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
  • Possibility for VW Group car leasing
  • If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: [email protected]
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