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CECerence Inc.

Senior Director Technical Program Management(m/w/x)

Aachen
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
AI/ML

Governing multi-year embedded software programs for automotive voice assistants. 12+ years program leadership and senior customer engagement experience required. Workplace security protocols, corporate security procedures.

Requirements

  • Minimum 12+ years relevant work experience
  • Master’s or Graduate Degree in technical field
  • Experience leading complex global programs
  • Extensive customer-facing experience managing complex embedded software programs
  • Ability to engage with senior customer leadership
  • Strong mastery of agile and hybrid delivery models
  • Experience leading Automotive AI initiatives
  • Exceptional leadership abilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to manage demanding timelines and navigate ambiguity
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Excellent oral and written communication in English
  • Experience with Automotive Software, Speech Assistants, AI-based solutions, or mobility ecosystems
  • Familiarity with Automotive SPICE, ISO standards, or automotive delivery frameworks
  • Professional certifications preferred
  • Strong understanding of embedded system constraints and automotive development processes
  • Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements
  • Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training

Tasks

  • Hold accountability for strategic planning
  • Govern large, complex programs
  • Execute multi-year programs
  • Manage a portfolio of customer projects
  • Define project delivery frameworks
  • Ensure consistent framework implementation
  • Anticipate program risks
  • Drive executive-level mitigation strategies
  • Steer AI strategy application in programs
  • Translate OEM AI requirements
  • Develop production-ready Cerence solutions
  • Lead technical execution globally
  • Coordinate cross-functional execution globally
  • Ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Represent Professional Services at executive level
  • Establish long-term customer relationships
  • Maintain productive customer relationships
  • Own project profitability
  • Manage program profitability
  • Forecast revenue
  • Analyze project margins
  • Manage project scope
  • Develop executive project reviews
  • Present project financials
  • Present strategic project risks
  • Drive continuous improvement in delivery KPIs
  • Improve operational efficiency
  • Optimize resource utilization
  • Drive organizational learning
  • Identify delivery patterns
  • Surface customer trends
  • Contribute to product roadmap
  • Advise internal product teams
  • Ensure customer needs influence product evolution
  • Support pre-sales activities
  • Design solutions for pre-sales
  • Lead customer workshops
  • Define contracts
  • Mentor Project Managers
  • Guide Project Managers
  • Coach Project Managers
  • Develop Project Managers
  • Contribute to talent planning
  • Shape workforce strategy
  • Build organizational capability
  • Foster accountability culture
  • Foster collaboration culture
  • Foster delivery excellence culture

Work Experience

  • 12 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Agile
  • Hybrid delivery models
  • Automotive AI
  • Automotive Software
  • Speech Assistants
  • AI-based solutions
  • mobility ecosystems
  • Automotive SPICE
  • ISO standards

Benefits

Job Security

  • Workplace security protocols
  • Security procedures
  • Corporate security procedures
  • Zero tolerance for workplace violence

Learning & Development

  • Training programs

Other Benefits

  • Compliance adherence
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