--- title: 'Head of Program Management (f/m/d) at Munich Electrification' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-program-management-f-m-d-munich-electrification-munich-v5gmwv4jt2n5' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Head of Program Management (f/m/d) at Munich Electrification - **Company:** Munich Electrification - **Location:** Munich, Germany - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/munich-electrification/892df0b0-92f4-4587-8a7f-c0c4625831ef ## Job description ## About Munich Electrification Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz. This is what we stand for: - Technological Leadership: We challenge norms, innovate quickly, and anticipate future needs. We take smart risks and learn from outcomes to stay ahead. - Sustainability: We actively drive change for a sustainable future, aware of our impact and inspiring others to build a better world. - Team Culture: We believe work should be enjoyable, fostering a spirit of inspiration, celebration, and teamwork across the globe. - Entrepreneurial Spirit: We embrace change, think big, and push limits with passion. ## About the Role As the Head of Program Management, you will own the execution of our project portfolio from first concept to series production across Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, and Industrial BESS. That means leading teams of Project Leads, Product Owners, and Field Application Engineers, and reporting directly to the Chief Customer Officer. You are an entrepreneurial leader who thrives on turning complex development roadmaps into tangible, high-quality products while balancing the unique demands of both vehicle-level and grid-scale energy storage safety and performance. ## Your Future Tasks at a glance - Operational Excellence: Oversee the end-to-end execution of all projects, ensuring they meet milestones, budget constraints, and resource allocations. Identify cross-project synergies and manage dependencies to mitigate systemic risks. - Team Mentorship: Lead Team Leads and senior contributors to foster professional and technical growth. - Strategic Staffing: Optimize organizational structure and resource allocation across programs to balance capacity, driving throughput and profitability. - Department Alignment: Act as the primary interface for C-level management, aligning departmental goals with the overall company strategy and reporting on KPIs. - Governance & Process Design: Define and continuously optimize department processes and interfaces to other departments (Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Quality). - Conflict & Escalation Management: Serve as the ultimate internal escalation point for critical project roadblocks, and make the call. - Commercial & Technical Stewardship: Ensure that both commercial governance (contracts, deliveries) and technical maturity (e.g. V-cycle, ASPICE) stay on track across all programs. ## Who you are and what you have - Experience: 8+ years of leadership in Program or Project Management, specifically in automotive, battery, or power electronics. You have successfully led a "team of teams." - Education: A university degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field that combines technical understanding with commercial acumen. - The "Advocacy" Trait: You are comfortable pushing back. When cross-functional goals conflict, you can mediate and make firm decisions, acting as a buffer for your team rather than just escalating or deferring. - Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams (interacting with HW, SW, Systems, Operations) and manage leaders (Team Leads). - Communication: Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust with international Tier-1 or OEM customers and navigate C-level stakeholders. ## What We Offer - Impact: A key leadership role (~30 direct or indirect reports) with the autonomy to shape the future of our program management organization. - Culture: A flat hierarchy that values direct, honest communication and fast decision-making over process for process’s sake. - Growth: Be at the forefront of the green energy transition, in a high-tech, international, fast-growing company. - Flexibility: Modern working conditions with a focus on results. Our Offer & Benefits The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with prestigious customers in the automotive and battery storage sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development and strive in an exciting work environment Benefits (Full-time Employees): - Trust-based working hours and hybrid work - Adequate and competitive compensation - Pension Plan/Bonus - Free access to the fitness center right next to us or subsidized EGYM Wellpass - Free snacks, coffee, drinks and lunch (freshly cooked by our chef) every day - Public transport ticket - Bike-Leasing via Business Bike - Experience various inspiring and fun team events - ME-branded clothing - Option to "work from anywhere" (6 weeks/year) ## About Munich Electrification ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Munich Electrification specializes in developing cutting-edge battery management systems, control and sensing components, and an advanced software framework for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Michael Daisenberger, Stefan Goede ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Automotive battery electronics, electric vehicle components, and clean energy storage technology. - **Target customers**: World-leading OEMs in the commercial vehicle and EV business (e.g., Daimler Truck AG). - **Mission/Purpose**: "Connected mobility and clean energy storage technologies to create a meaningful impact on everyone's life." ## Products & Services - **Battery Management Systems (BMS)**: World-leading BMS regarding safety, features, and costs, used in multiple series production vehicles (e.g., eActros 300/400 for Daimler Truck). Platform approach enables quick time to market. - **Battery Management Disconnect Unit (BMDU)**: A highly integrated solution combining essential BMS components into a single, space-efficient unit for electric commercial and heavy-duty vehicles, solving core challenges of reliability, cost, and complexity. - **Current Sensors**: Control and sensing components for battery systems. - **Telematics**: Connected mobility solutions. - **Software Framework**: Advanced embedded software for battery management, including configurable BMS safety software (partnered with Infineon for a functionally safe, cyber-security compliant solution). - **Switching Devices**: Additional electronic components for battery systems. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company). - **Key Metric**: Total funding not disclosed; headcount of approximately 220 employees (+19.4% YoY). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Eaton (strategic collaboration for software-defined power protection), Infineon Technologies (partnership for BMS safety software), Daimler Truck AG (customer for eActros BMS), Wieland-Werke AG (former joint venture partner for Qulectra smart sensors). - **Growth Signals**: 19.4% headcount growth year-over-year; active job postings up 45.5% YoY; operates in 8 countries (Germany, Spain, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, Romania, Switzerland, United States); recently appointed Dr. Christian Sorg as COO; incorporated the Qulectra smart sensor portfolio. ## Competitive Advantages - **German Engineering + Silicon Valley Spirit**: Combines rigorous German engineering standards with the pace, ambition, and innovation mindset of Silicon Valley. - **Proven Maturity & Reliability**: Products have proven maturity, reliability, and safety in series production projects, mitigating risk for OEM customers. - **In-House R&D & Deep Expertise**: All electronic components are designed and engineered in-house; team brings experience from Tesla, Daimler, BMW, Porsche, Audi, McLaren, Bosch, Continental, and others. - **Platform Approach**: Enables quick time-to-market due to given maturity and availability of their platform-based solutions. - **Design for Sustainability**: Embedded in every step of product development, contributing to greenhouse gas reduction in the automotive industry. ## Strategic Focus - **Expand into Commercial & Heavy-Duty EV Market**: The new BMDU product targets the specific challenges of electric commercial vehicles (reliability, cost, complexity). - **Deepen Strategic Partnerships**: Collaborations with Eaton and Infineon signal a focus on integrated, software-defined power protection and safety solutions. - **Integrate Smart Sensor Technology**: Full incorporation of the Qulectra smart sensor product line into the core portfolio. - **Scale Global Operations**: Growing headcount and expanding into new markets (8 countries currently) to support global OEM customers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes sustainability, technological leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and team culture. Employees describe it as a "dynamic environment" with "flat hierarchies" where "innovation thrives through collaboration." - **100% Employee Recommendation**: The company states that 100% of employees would recommend working there to friends. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers a "Work from Anywhere" benefit allowing full-time employees to work for a certain period outside of Germany. - **Notable Perks**: - Free lunch every day (vegetarian, regional, seasonal meals prepared by an in-house cook). - Free snacks, coffee, and drinks. - Free annual public transport ticket for Munich. - BusinessBike leasing program (bike can also be used for family). - Employer-funded pension (fully covers the maximum possible amount). - FitX gym membership (gym is on the ground floor of the office building). - Company fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles available for personal use. - Regular team events and ME-branded clothing/equipment. - **Engineering Culture**: Strong focus on in-house R&D, functional safety, and cutting-edge technology. Technical roles make up 44% of the workforce. Engineers come from top automotive and tech companies. ## Sources 1. [munichelectrification.com](https://www.munichelectrification.com/) 2. [munichelectrification.com/about](https://www.munichelectrification.com/about) 3. [munichelectrification.com/career](https://www.munichelectrification.com/career) 4. [linkedin.com/company/munichelectrification](https://de.linkedin.com/company/munichelectrification) 5. 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