Job title:  Head of Software and Controls f/m/d Head of Software and Controls f/m/d in Graz

AVL is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors. As a global technology leader, AVL provides concepts, solutions and methodologies in the fields of e-mobility, ADAS and autonomous driving, vehicle integration, digitalization, virtualization, Big Data, and much more.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Disciplinary and technical management of the Software and Functions Development department, management of all software and function development teams at the headquarter in Graz 
• Responsibility for the technical content, provision of required capacities and ensuring that requests and offers are processed on time and within budget
• Responsibility for planning resources, budgets, deadlines and quality targets, taking into account market requirements
• Expansion of the strategic service portfolio of the main department
• Ensure and manage strong growth of the division incl. assigned best value sites.
• Further strengthening of process competencies and compliance, especially A-Spice
• Strategic alignment / development within the organization to be managed as well as further development of employee competencies
• Support the product areas in achieving their strategic objectives
• Close coordination and support of the global business unit, especially in global resource balancing, method and process development and skills management
• Coordination with sales and support in acquisitions, publications and in representing the company externally

YOUR PROFILE:

• Engineer in mechatronics, electrical engineering, power engineering, aerospace or physicist, or similar.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in the field of software and function development
• At least ten years of professional experience in this field
• Experience in managing personnel and executing large and complex projects
• Familiar with market requirements and global industry trends
• Good communication, organizational and motivational skills
• Fluent in English
• Experience in an international environment

WE OFFER:

• Flexitime Regulation
• Canteen
• Award-winning Training Programs
• Health Management
• Parental Leave Management (Maternity/Paternity Protection & Educational Leave)
   

Annual Remuneration: Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the annual gross remuneration (full-time) for this position as a basis for negotiation: €120.000,00. We will, in any case, offer market-conforming payment taking qualifications and professional experience into account.