Your tasks:Responsible disciplinary and technical management of the Development Automation Software department of the Electric Automation business unitResponsibility for the design, development and maintenance of engineering software, runtime building blocks and infrastructure components as well as display and diagnostic software for industrial automation technologyOrganization and planning of all related development activitiesDevelopment of new concepts according to market requirements in close coordination with the product management teamParticipation in the creation of strategic concepts and implementation strategies across departmental boundariesCooperation with international development sites and external service providers Close coordination with the relevant interfaces in the central departmentsInvolvement in the overarching development strategyRepresentation of departmental interests in group-wide committeesYour qualifications:Successfully completed degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, computer science, technical informatics or comparable qualificationSeveral years of management experience required as well as many years of experience in coordinating and managing interdisciplinary projects and development teamsVery good knowledge and several years of professional experience in the development of software for industrial automation technology (PLC, HMI, motion, engineering tools, industrial communication) as well as the concepts of Industry 4.0Experience in automation technology, especially with engineering processes in mechanical engineering as well as their implementation and realization through software-supported productsGood knowledge in requirements engineering and experience in the application of ALM systemsVery good knowledge of English and good knowledge of German, both written and spokenStrong creative drive to help build a new portfolio areaHigh methodological competence and affinity for agile development methodsAnalytical as well as holistic thinking and actingStrong teamwork and communication skillsWillingness to travelPart of the selection process is an assessment centre.You can expect the following with us:The good feeling working for a family-owned company with a safe and solid financial basisFreedom to explore, innovate and realise your own ideasCompetitive compensation with attractive perks and other benefitsRespect and appreciation for each other - regardless of gender, nationality, disability, age and identityLifelong learning with great conditions for individual further developmentFlexible working models depending on the respective workplace for a good balance of work and private lifeHighly modern working environment, infrastructure and communication technologiesGreat family and health services for your well-beingYou can find more information about our benefits and Festo as an employer here.Contact person: Caroline Duchon, +49(711)347-56698Reference code: 7421