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Senior Director Engineering - Automotive

AT Publicis Sapient
Publicis Sapient

Senior Director Engineering - Automotive

Cologne, Germany

Description

About the Role

Are you ready to spearhead engineering transformation in the transportation and mobility sector? Publicis Sapient is seeking a visionary Senior Technology Leader to join our automotive and mobility business and be part of the leadership team in EMEA and APAC. This role offers a unique opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, including CIOs and CTOs, in leading automotive, mobility, and transportation companies.

Your mission will be to bridge the gap between business and IT, delivering enterprise-scale digital solutions that redefine industry standards. You will lead technical design, planning, and delivery while driving best practices and fostering the growth of our engineering talent. As a thought leader, you will help shape the future of digital and mobile technology solutions for our clients and within our organization.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Client Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level clients, translating complex technical concepts into strategic business value
  • Technical Leadership: Lead the design, planning, and delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions, ensuring high-quality, rapid software development
  • Innovation: Develop and promote new technology propositions, particularly in areas like connected car platforms, marketing, data analytics, and software platform development
  • Team Development: Inspire, mentor, and grow a team of junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence
  • Quality Assurance: Oversee the delivery and quality of all engineering work, ensuring projects are set up for success and run efficiently
  • Thought Leadership: Contribute to the industry through speaking engagements, publications, and by driving the adoption of modern architectural patterns and engineering disciplines


Qualifications

Benefits of Working Here:

  • We work with cutting-edge technology which has always been part of our DNA and we want our employees to define what technologies our clients use next
  • We provide many learning opportunities to deepen your skillset and to support your professional growth
  • We offer numerous discounts on travel, cultural and leisure activities
  • We put the well-being of our people first and organize various health initiatives
  • We offer you a vibrant workplace culture with many different community events throughout the year

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

Possible job locations: Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg

Additional Information

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get digitally enabled, both in the way they work and how they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. As digital pioneers with 20,000 people and 53 offices worldwide, our experience spanning technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession - combined with our culture of curiosity and relentlessness - enables us to accelerate our clients' businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value. Publicis Sapient is the digital business transformation hub of Publicis Groupe. For more information, visit publicissapient.com.

Company Description

About the Role

Are you ready to spearhead engineering transformation in the transportation and mobility sector? Publicis Sapient is seeking a visionary Senior Technology Leader to join our automotive and mobility business and be part of the leadership team in EMEA and APAC. This role offers a unique opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, including CIOs and CTOs, in leading automotive, mobility, and transportation companies.

Your mission will be to bridge the gap between business and IT, delivering enterprise-scale digital solutions that redefine industry standards. You will lead technical design, planning, and delivery while driving best practices and fostering the growth of our engineering talent. As a thought leader, you will help shape the future of digital and mobile technology solutions for our clients and within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Client Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to C-level clients, translating complex technical concepts into strategic business value
  • Technical Leadership: Lead the design, planning, and delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions, ensuring high-quality, rapid software development
  • Innovation: Develop and promote new technology propositions, particularly in areas like connected car platforms, marketing, data analytics, and software platform development
  • Team Development: Inspire, mentor, and grow a team of junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence
  • Quality Assurance: Oversee the delivery and quality of all engineering work, ensuring projects are set up for success and run efficiently
  • Thought Leadership: Contribute to the industry through speaking engagements, publications, and by driving the adoption of modern architectural patterns and engineering disciplines

Client-provided location(s): Cologne, Germany
Job ID: Publicis_Sapient-744000002490615
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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