Head of Entertainment in Berlin bei CARIAD SE

At CARIAD, it’s our mission to transform automotive mobility for everyone, everywhere, making it safer, more sustainable, and more comfortable in every way.
To deliver on that promise, we’re building a unified technology and software platform, including a vehicle OS and cloud platform, as well as a unified architecture. As a 100% subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, we’re developing solutions for all of its brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche, and will bring our software to over 40 million vehicles by 2030.

Is this an easy task? Not at all! To tackle such a huge challenge, we need a great team. And that’s where you come in. You’ll join more than 5,000 CARIDIANS already working on the latest vehicle features and functions like automated driving, state-of-the-art charging technology, as well as a new digital ecosystem. Together, we’re bringing sustainable change to one of the largest companies in the world.

YOUR TEAM

You will be head of a motivated development team within our “Intelligent Cockpit & Body”. Our goal is to create a holistic in vehicle experience for our customers . You will be responsible for the rapid development and deployment of new and innovative infotainment functions for the Entertainment incl. Radio, Media Streaming, and Gaming Apps.

The entertainment department works on cutting edge technology in the field of entertainment across various touchpoints. The teams work in an agile environment, design and build an intelligent interface between human and vehicle.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible for the organizational unit of Entertainment within the Intelligent Cockpit & body domain
• Leading a team of Software Developers, Architects, Product Owners &- Managers, Requirements and Integration Engineers, amongst others plus recruiting of new highly skilled talents
• Accountable for all deliverables of the organizational unit – including budget, schedule, content and quality
• Report milestones and seek approval for projects along with the leadership team, drive project management as well as anticipate and consider our customers' needs and demands
• Participate in agile ceremonies (e.g. management reviews, PIPs) related to your team's responsibilities

WHO YOU ARE

• Understanding technically complex content as well as its impact on development efforts and the resulting scheduling track
• Putting people and their development first and helps them to thrive
• Working experience in agile roles and methods
• Analytical and entrepreneurial thinking as well as good problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to compromise
• Excellent people skills
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives through experience
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build productive relationships and work well with people at all levels of an organization
• High level of communication skills in German and English
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English, German is a plus

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
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YOUR RECRUITING CONTACT

Nathalie Giebelhausen - nathalie.giebelhausen@cariad.technology

At CARIAD, we value individuality and diversity. We see great strength in our differences and can all benefit from the unique perspectives of others. We strive to employ people with diverse backgrounds who have the expertise, energy and focus to advance our mission. If you're unable to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at careers@cariad.technology.