Customer Technical Director & Customer Office Manager (m/f/d)
Core
Serve as the primary technical interface for automotive OEMs, managing RFI/RFQ processes, pre-developments, and PoCs while leading the Braunschweig Customer Office.
Role type
Senior Customer Technical Director & Office Manager
Builds
Customer-facing technical solutions, demos, and workshops for autonomous and connected driving.
Domain
Automotive R&D / Driving Automation / Mobility
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Customer relationship management at OEM level, RFI/RFQ process management, competitor analysis, site/team leadership with budget responsibility, resource planning, compliance management (TISAX/IATF), technical strategy alignment
Preferred skills
ADAS / Driving Automation domain experience, VW Group knowledge
Technologies
TISAX, IATF, BCP frameworks
Responsibilities
Act as first point of contact for customers on technical matters; conduct competitor analysis and contribute to technology strategy; plan and execute customer demos and technical workshops; serve as escalation point for active projects; ensure site safety and compliance with TISAX/IATF standards; manage staffing, workforce planning, and team training; lead site budget planning and reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities