Head of Product Group 3 Body & Actuator Controls / Manager Business Dev.

THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services

Our Auburn Hills, MI location is seeking Head of Product Group 3 Body & Actuator Controls / Manager Business Dev.to join our team.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

The PL4 PG3 Head of Product Group Body & Actuator Controls is responsible to lead and ensure profitable business and growth for dedicated product group. This will include multiple customers including but not limited to Ford, GM, etc.

• Identifying and driving new business opportunities.
• Lead and manage direct reports and competence management.
• Functional leadership to assigned employees and organizational units.
• Understand market needs of the dedicated Product Group and define strategy, technical product/portfolio roadmap together with Business Development.
• Define and execute business plan for dedicated product group and drive active alignment with segments.
• Drive project prioritization including resource management (budget and people).
• Responsible for Quote Product RD budget (internal, external).
• Act as Business Owner for the development Platform Product and manage their usage within projects, ensuring re-use and cost reduction in application development.
• Supervising all applications within Product Group.
• Define structure/organization for the group according to the next higher organization level, manage organization in order to meet clients’ requirements efficiently.
• Risk management: Identify the risks and find alternative solutions in order to avoid or to minimize risk effects (e.g. fluctuation, tools, space, assets, etc.)

Relocation is not being provided for this opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an electrical engineering, computer science, natural sciences.
• 7 years of long-term progressive professional leadership experience in Automotive.
• Leadership experience (Leading Leaders) in an international environment.
• Advanced experience in Automotive OEM cooperation
• Experience in leading large, international, cross discipline organization.
• Distinct project management experience, especially in leading bigger international projects.
• Fluent English skills (written and spoken)
• International experience
• Intercultural sensitivity
• Appx 20% travel

This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role

Continental will offer visa support for internal candidates.

Continental will not offer relocation assistance for this opportunity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent German
• International delegation experience