Director, TcPCM Architect (Automotive)

TL;DR

Director, TcPCM Architect (Automotive): Serving as the global strategic owner and system architect for the Teamcenter Product Cost Management platform with an accent on enterprise governance, standardization, and cross-functional integration. Focus on driving digital cost transformation, defining multi-year roadmaps, and influencing executive leadership across Engineering, Procurement, and Finance.

Location: Must be based in Germany (Garching or Karlsbad)

Company

A global leader in integrated technology platforms and automotive solutions, known for iconic brands like JBL and hirify.global Kardon.

What you will do

• Act as the executive global business owner and system architect for the TcPCM platform.
• Define and execute the multi-year digital product costing platform roadmap.
• Ensure standardized costing processes, data governance, and calculation standards globally.
• Interface with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and IT leadership to align strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and system integrations across the enterprise.
• Translate complex cost and technical insights into clear narratives for VP and C-level stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in engineering, digitization, manufacturing, or business.
• 10+ years of experience in cost engineering, manufacturing, or product costing.
• 5+ years of proven experience with TcPCM, Teamcenter, and SAP.
• Deep understanding of automotive manufacturing cost structures and product lifecycles.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Nice to have

• Tier 1 electronic system experience.
• Global enterprise rollout experience.
• Knowledge of SAP S4 HANA.
• Experience with various PLM/ERP integrations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive market base compensation and attractive salary package.
• Flexible work schedule with a focus on work-life integration.
• Professional development via hirify.global University and leadership academies.
• Employee discounts on hirify.global and Samsung products.
• Diverse, inclusive, and global work environment.