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Job Description

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles, Vitesco Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient and affordable. The product range includes electric drives, electronic control units, sensors and actuators, and exhaust-gas aftertreatment solutions. In 2020, Vitesco Technologies recorded sales of EUR 8 billion and employs almost 40,000 people at around 50 locations worldwide. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.


Your new responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a digitalization strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives with special focus on data management and analytics, data infrastructure, business artificial intelligence and automation, internet of things and test/simulation/virtual system

  • Conduct research and analysis of emerging digital trends, technologies, and industry best practices to inform digitalization initiatives

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize digitalization projects based on potential impact, feasibility, and alignment with strategic objectives

  • Lead the evaluation and selection of digital tools, platforms, and solutions to address business needs and opportunities

  • Manage relationships with external vendors, partners, and technology providers to leverage their expertise and resources in support of digitalization initiatives

  • Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and implementation plans for digitalization projects, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project teams and stakeholders throughout the digitalization lifecycle


  • Academic degree in Information Technology, Engineering or comparable qualification

  • Long term professional experience in project management and project reporting to board members

  • Long term functional leadership experience of international and cross-functional teams

  • Experience in design and application of digital technologies in industrial sector (innovation department preferred) and in driving digital transformation

  • Fluent English skills and very good German skills, written and spoken

  • Willingness to travel (~10% - 20%)

  • Passion for innovation and driving results

At Vitesco Technologies, we place great importance on creating a working environment that promotes and actively supports diversity and inclusion. We look forward to receiving applications from all interested people, because your potential is what counts for us!

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