Join our global team of experts At Diconium, we do digital business transformation across various industries. As a team member, you will work on projects that generate value from software, data, and AI by delivering strategies and solutions that challenge conventional industry practices and drive technological progress.Together with over 2,300 fellow experts, you enable Fortune 500 firms, global market leaders, and SMEs to maximize the impact of their digital initiatives and achieve digital excellence. In everything we do, we prioritize people and genuine human connections, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment. And we give you maximum flexibility thanks to our hybrid workplace.
Responsibilities
* Functional and disciplinary leadership of an international, multifunctional team (Data Architecture & Data Engineering) with 8 direct reports and 35+ project members across Germany, Portugal, Romania and India
* Strategic development of the unit: architecture, operating model, service portfolio
* Portfolio responsibility (pipeline, utilization, delivery quality)
* Account management and growth of existing clients, in particular within the VW Group
* Active contribution to pre‑sales and opportunity shaping, jointly with sales and strategy
* Translating modern AI/data capabilities into scalable, client‑relevant solutions
* Embedding KPIs, quality gates and regulatory requirements into the delivery process
* Building and scaling distributed teams and leadership structures
* Tech environment (current state): Multi‑cloud (Azure, AWS); modern data stacks; group‑wide AI initiatives within the VW Group; platform services in transition from project‑based to product‑/service‑oriented delivery
Qualifications
* 5+ years of leadership experience in a senior leadership role (Director / Head of) with disciplinary responsibility for distributed teams
* Several years of solid experience in data architecture & data engineering, including cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
* Demonstrable portfolio responsibility
* Experience in pre‑sales and in building service portfolios
* Confident handling of corporate stakeholders at C‑/VP‑level
* Experience with regulatory requirements (GDPR, EU AI Act)
* Servant leadership mindset
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* German and English at full professional working proficiency level (C1+)
* Nice‑to‑have: Experience in the automotive industry or production‑related sectors
* Experience with modern AI capabilities: LLMs, RAG, agentic architectures, MLOps
* Experience in platform modernization and consolidation programs
* Familiarity with VW Group structures and processes
* Experience steering nearshore/offshore teams (PT, RO, IN)
Benefits
* Professional & Personal Growth: Training programs, free language courses, competence centers and an active tech community
* Flexible Work‑Life Balance: Hybrid work, workation, flexible hours, parental support and sabbaticals
* Diversity & Sustainability: Sustainability Hub, diverse communities, Diversity Taskforce and after‑work activities
* Comprehensive Benefits: Public transport tickets, job bikes, access to exclusive Volkswagen employee conditions when leasing or purchasing a vehicle, health offers, supplementary insurances, a pension plan and various discounts
EEO Statement
At Diconium, we value and recognize the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual. With this in mind, we welcome and cherish every single application equally. At the same time, we stand up against any type of discrimination and harassment based on gender, age, skin color, religion, sexual orientation, origin, disability, gender identity and other protected characteristics.
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