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Volkswagen Group Services is excited to present a fantastic opportunity to join our Volkswagen Digital:Hub in Spain. As part of the global Software Development Centre network in the Volkswagen Group, we constantly seek talented individuals ready to bring their unique skills to our projects.
Our start-up environment is collaborative, innovative, and open to new ideas. We strive to cultivate a work culture that encourages individual growth, team empowerment, and project excellence. We value respect, teamwork, and the common purpose that binds us as a group. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic start-up environment and be part of our family, supported by one of the largest companies in the world, we invite you to read further.
About the team and the HUB:
Our culture is centered around fostering individual growth and team empowerment within a flexible and supportive environment.
We prioritize respect, teamwork, and inclusivity, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of each member.
We embrace a work-life balance philosophy and encourage continuous personal and professional development.
Responsibilities:

Lead business improvements and change initiatives
Participate in and contribute to the leadership of the Digital:Hub, identifying and working on strategic initiatives to continually improve results
Oversee and drive technological, product & design innovation initiatives within the company.
Identify strategic and technological, product & design trends and drive measures to stay competitive
Oversee project progress by conducting weekly meetings with technical and product teams, ensuring delivery
Review management tools to verify that project deliveries meet iteration goals.
Define and implement technology scalability strategies in coordination with the Volkswagen Global IT.
Measure and optimize the impact of technical decisions on operational efficiency and financial outcomes.
Build understanding of stakeholder requirements and systems landscape in the corresponding business area
Support the feature development
Work directly with clients and Digital Hub Leadership to support business development efforts.
Lead multiple teams and projects concurrently, managing varied scales and durations.
Support the development/prioritization of products on epic level, support product ideation and bootstrapping of new products/projects
Align and balance different requirements from UX, Technical and Product perspective for the products and projects
Identify, set and track ambitious goals for teams to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement
Give direct reports & team members regular feedback through regular 1:1s, providing actionable feedback based on concrete examples
Proactively seek feedback on their own performance, sharing openly areas for improvement and encouraging a Digital:Hub wide feedback culture
Build a strong, healthy culture for the corresponding organization
Monitor team technical performance metrics (KPIs) and propose actionable improvements.
Ensure technical decisions align with the business vision and overall company objectives.

Requirements:

7+ years in technical leadership roles, with extensive experience in managing agile teams, scaling technologies, and driving innovation across multiple projects.
Strong proficiency in agile development practices and sprint/backlog management
Demonstrated experience in defining technology scalability strategies and implementing technical innovations
Experience in bootstrapping, developing, managing IT products or larger-scale projects
Expertise in performance monitoring (KPIs), technical evaluations, and best practices in software development
Ability to document technical solutions and establish technical guidelines, reference architectures, and organizational standards
Strong communication and presentations skills
Professional working proficiency of English required. German skills valuable
Flexibility to attend meetings across different time zones, participate in industry conferences, and occasional travel for client or leadership engagements.

What we offer:

Fully remote work capability, with an option to work from our office when needed.
Access to professional development tools and free language courses.
Flexible working hours to accommodate personal and professional needs.
A competitive holiday package and access to a variety of employee discounts.

Join us at Volkswagen Digital:Hub to advance your career in a role where your administrative skills will directly contribute to the success and smooth operation of our innovative projects.
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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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