Dipl.-Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH | Germany | 42xxx Heiligenhaus | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 27.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Technology / CTO (m/f/d)
As a traditional, family-run medium-sized company, we are key players in the medium-voltage supply market and system providers for energy suppliers and network operators. The name HORSTMANN is a world-renowned brand and guarantees our customers the highest quality and consistency in supporting their tasks in the field of network monitoring. To strengthen our management, focus on development, we are looking at the next time Head of Technology / CTO (m/w/d)
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Strategic and operational overall responsibility for a team of around 45 employees in the development of electronic devices Technology & strategy Development, development and consistent implementation of the technology and product roadmap over the entire product life cycle definition of product group strategy, architecture planks and make-or-buy decisions; Strengthening and securing the international market and technology position in the core markets Development Target-proof management of development performance across all product groups by time, cost, quality and resource use Responsibility for customer-specific solutions, system integration and series control at high production depth Development of structures, processes and tools in the development environment (KI, Systems Engineering, Stage Gate, Agile) Scouting and evaluation of technological trends (digitalization, IoT, communication technology) taking into account regulatory requirements Interfaces & External Effect Close coordination with product management, (international) sales and production Representation of the company with strategic customers, partners, trade fairs and specialist bodies Final decision responsibility for critical technical conflicts and conflicts between product groups
Completed engineering or natural science studies (e.g. electrical engineering, technical computer science or comparable) Multiannual experience in a comparable technical leadership in the environment of complex embedded systems (electronics, firmware and software) Funded understanding of modern product development across the entire development process – from idea to series transfer Detectable experience in the leadership of interdisciplinary development organisations and in the further development of structures, processes and working methods High technological competence in the field of electronics and embedded software and the ability to evaluate technical decisions at architectural level Entrepreneurial thinking personality with strategic vision, design will and pragmatic implementation competence Willingness to clear takeover of cost- & profit management Communication strength, persuasiveness and joy in winning leaders and employees for common goals Enthusiasm for technology, innovation and product development and interest in actively shaping the technological future of a medium-sized company. International experience and knowledge of English
A key position in a growing company with flat hierarchies and fast decision-making The stability of a globally successful and expanding company for three generations Flexible working hours, 30 days vacation and the possibility of home office An agile, motivated and collegial team Attractive salary package consisting of a fixed, variable share and company car
Location
![]() | Dipl.-Ing. H. Horstmann GmbH | |
| 42579 Heiligenhaus | ||
| Germany |
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