Hensoldt | Germany | 73xxx, 89xxx Oberkochen, Ulm | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 21.09.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Industrial Architecture and Innovation (m/f/d)
HENSOLDT is a leading European high-tech company based in Taufkirchen near Munich. The company develops sensor solutions, electronics and software for the areas of air, land, sea, cyber and space, and supports forces around the world to detect threats early and make sound operational decisions. Building on decades of experience in mission-critical sensor technology, HENSOLDT combines radar, optronics, electronics and cyber competencies with data-driven software and artificial intelligence. In the 2025 financial year, HENSOLDT generated sales of EUR 2.46 billion with around 9,500 employees. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. For the Industrial Architecture and Innovation department, we are looking at the Ulm/Oberkochen location as soon as possible Head of Industrial Architecture and Innovation (m/d) The Industrial Architecture and Innovation department is a central, cross-industrial department and designes the comprehensive industrial target architecture of production and logistics systems. It defines target images, reference architectures, standards and derives implementation roadmaps. In addition, the department continuously identifies new manufacturing and automation technologies, assesses the potential and ensures transmission to the production system. In the management function, you are responsible for the professional and disciplinary leadership of the employees and the further development of the department. Make sure that consistent target systems as well as reference architectures are developed and these are effectively introduced into projects and decisions. Also ensure that standardization and scalability are advanced beyond the works. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Professional and disciplinary leadership of employees in the department Responsibility for developing skills, methods and roles Coaching and Sparring of the team members in projects and concept work Responsibility for the further development of the overarching industrial target and the development of reference architectures for key products Development and implementation of automation and digitization roadmaps Identification, evaluation and scaling of best practices from factories, projects and solutions available on the market, as well as latest trends Development of concepts and standards for production and maintenance-oriented product designs and the optimization of existing products in close cooperation with the development and supply chain Building and maintaining a central repository for concepts and standards, as well as ensuring knowledge transfer between works and functions Priority and control of analyses, concepts, projects and policy templates, as well as ensuring quality Preparation and moderation of relevant governance formats Moderation of target conflicts between functions and locations
Completed studies in engineering, industrial engineering, production technology or a comparable qualification Multiannual relevant professional experience in the production environment and deep understanding of production processes, value flow design, industrial manufacturing technologies and automation Impressed leadership and ability to lead an interdisciplinary team in a dynamic environment Extraordinary analytic conceptual skills as well as pronounced moderation, communication and organizational skills Ability to illustrate complex relationships in a comprehensible manner Very good knowledge of German and English
Flexible working hours & work-life balance Remuneration & social benefits Personal and professional development Working atmosphere Health and safety Mobility & Sustainability
Contact
 | Hensoldt | |
| 89077 Oberkochen, Ulm | ||
| Germany |
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