Vice President Cross-Subdivisional Products & Solutions (m/f/x)

Introduction

We are establishing a new, high-impact leadership role: Vice President for Cross-Subdivisional Products & Solutions, reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of the R&S Test & Measurement Division.

This role is pivotal in shaping the division's future by driving AI-enabled innovation, scalable cross-subdivisional products and solutions, and harmonized development approaches across the division. The position combines strategic leadership, technical authority, and organizational builder capabilities.

Tasks

• Build and shape the new business subdivision as part of the Test and Measurement division
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams for AI integration, R&D design authority, and incubation for cross-subdivisional products and solutions
• Prepare and evolve the subdivision towards full P&L responsibility, including building the foundation for sustainable revenue streams, scalable business models, and financial transparency
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers and partners across communications, aerospace & defense, automotive, and industrial/electronics industries
• Drive leadership alignment and execution excellence across the division, acting as a catalyst for cross-subdivisional collaboration, cultural transformation, and disciplined delivery of strategic initiatives
• Define, orchestrate, and execute the division-wide AI integration strategy (products, solutions, processes) including the digital customer journey
• Position AI as a core value driver across the portfolio
• Establish and lead an incubator team to validate new cross-subdivisional opportunities, and convert ideas into scalable products and solutions
• Lead the Design Authority function, aligning development methodologies, architecture decisions, and synergy potentials across the test and measurement division

Exciting insights into Rohde & Schwarz

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• Daily adventures and challenges
• Our passionate team
• The technologies behind the innovative projects and solutions

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent
• Several years of leadership experience in a technology company with demonstrated ability to lead and develop leaders
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and shape a new organization
• Strong technology vision with business and customer focus and proven success in driving innovation with measurable business impact
• Track record in leading complex, cross-organizational initiatives and deep understanding of AI and digital transformation in high-tech environments
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills and highly collaborative leadership style
• Business-level fluency in English, German is a plus

Contact and further information

We welcome your application! Submissions are preferred online via the application portal. For questions, our chatbot Paul and the recruiting team are available at any time.

Rohde & Schwarz promotes equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people with and without disabilities. We offer an inclusive work environment where all individuals can develop their skills and talents regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, worldview, age, sexual orientation, identity, and other characteristics.