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Job Description
Your Contribution
As Head of Product Development (m/f/d) – chargeBIG, you take overall technical responsibility for chargeBIG, including steering product development and continuously optimizing the product portfolio.
- Acting as the technical lead and central point of contact for customers across all organizational levels – from operational teams to C‑level executives
- Active support of chargeBIG’s business development during the scale‑up phase
- Further development of the organization as well as building capabilities and enhancing the performance of interdisciplinary teams in software, hardware, mechanics, prototyping, and testing
- Identification and implementation of efficiency measures, such as make‑or‑buy decisions, AI‑supported coding and analytics, test automation, and modern development methods
- Close collaboration with the chargeBIG leadership team and structured reporting to MAHLE New Venture Management and the Steering Committee
Your Experience and Qualifications
- Completed degree in electrical engineering or a comparable technical field of study
- Several years of leadership experience
- Strong understanding of electronic hardware and software development
- Solid knowledge of the charging infrastructure market as well as relevant technology and innovation trends
- Sound understanding of the EV charging infrastructure ecosystem and the regulatory landscape (including AFIR, MID, Eichrecht, CE conformity, OCPP, CRA)
- Goal‑oriented and inspiring working style, characterized by high flexibility and confidence in dealing with ambiguity
- Strong intrapreneurial mindset and a hands‑on approach in a dynamic growth environment
- Clear identification with and consistent application of the MAHLE Leadership Principles
- Very good communication skills in both German and English, combined with intercultural competence
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