Senior ERP-Software Engineering Manager (m/f) · .NET, Enterprise Applications & AI, Global Role

Die RIB-Gruppe ist der weltweit führende Anbieter von Softwarelösungen für die Steuerung von Projekt- und Unternehmensprozessen in der Bau- & Immobilienbranche. Mehr als 60 Jahre Branchenerfahrung befähigen uns, unser Ziel, die Bauindustrie zur nachhaltigsten und digitalisiertesten Branche des 21. Jahrhunderts voranzutreiben, mit unseren Kunden erfolgreich zu erreichen: „Building Better Together“. Die Vision, Bauprojekte durch digitale Arbeitsmethoden effizienter und transparenter zu machen, haben wir in den letzten Jahren bei unseren Kunden Realität werden lassen - doch damit geben wir uns noch nicht zufrieden: wir wollen der Bauindustrie die Spitzenposition der Zukunft sichern! Dies ermöglichen unsere 2.500 Mitarbeiter*innen weltweit; davon > 500 Mitarbeiter*innen in DACH.

Als eigenständiges Unternehmen der Schneider Electric eröffnen wir dir dabei nationale und internationale Karrierechancen und sinnstiftende Aufgaben in kaufmännischen und technischen Bereichen. Sei ein Teil davon #ONERIB

Key Details

• Location: Stuttgart, Berlin or Zwenkau near Leipzig
• Work model: hybrid (2–3 days per week in the office)
• Working hours: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent

Your Impact in This Role

As a Senior ERP-Software Engineering Manager (m/f), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of RIB's commercial software landscape. Leading an international engineering organization (140 people) across Germany, India, and China, you will be responsible for delivering and evolving the enterprise backbone that powers project execution, resource management, time management, controlling, business intelligence, and enterprise data across our ERP platform RIB4.0. In this highly visible leadership role, you will combine strategic thinking with operational excellence. You will guide Teamleads and engineering teams through product modernization, drive the adoption of AI‑powered capabilities and engineering practices, and ensure the reliable delivery of business‑critical solutions used by construction and engineering companies around the world.

At the same time, you will help balance innovation with stability, maintaining high levels of quality, performance, scalability, and customer satisfaction in a complex enterprise environment. Your success will enable customers to manage complex projects more effectively, accelerate the modernization of our software portfolio, and strengthen RIB's position as a leading technology partner for the construction industry.

Division: Product

You will report to: Director R&D RIB4.0 Global (Commercial / Enterprise)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead (disciplinary) and develop multiple international engineering teams (140 people) through Team Leads across Germany, India, and China.
• Define objectives, drive performance, support career development, and foster a high‑performing engineering culture in close collaboration with local managers.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery, quality, and operational excellence for the Commercial Domain, including Resource Management, Time Management, Controlling, Enterprise Data, and BI+.
• Ensure reliable and predictable software releases with a strong focus on performance, scalability, data integrity, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive the modernization of existing .NET, Entity Framework, and Angular applications while maintaining system stability, business continuity, and customer integrations.
• Lead technical strategy and architectural decisions for enterprise‑scale business applications and services.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Architecture, and Customer Success teams to deliver customer‑centric solutions and meet business objectives.
• Champion the adoption of AI‑powered product capabilities and AI‑assisted software engineering practices in partnership with the AI Product Team.
• Ensure compliance with data protection standards, security requirements, and applicable AI governance frameworks, including the EU AI Act.
• Oversee and continuously improve integrations with Public APIs, ERP systems, itwo Finance, Power BI, and other business‑critical platforms.
• Align distributed teams around a shared roadmap, engineering standards, architecture vision, quality metrics, and Definition of Done.
• Monitor and improve key engineering metrics such as release quality, change failure rate, platform stability, delivery predictability, and team effectiveness.

Your Profile

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, including at least 3 years in a leadership role managing engineers or engineering managers/team leads.
• Proven experience leading distributed and cross‑functional software development teams in an international environment.
• Strong background in enterprise software, ERP platforms, business applications, or other data‑intensive systems.
• Hands‑on expertise with .NET/C#, Entity Framework, Web APIs, SQL Server, transactional databases, and batch processing architectures.
• Solid understanding of modern frontend technologies, ideally Angular and TypeScript.
• Demonstrated success in modernizing legacy ("brownfield") applications while maintaining ongoing product delivery and customer commitments.
• Experience implementing or driving AI‑assisted software development and evaluating the practical application of AI technologies in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, scalability, system integration, quality assurance, and operational excellence.
• Ability to balance technical decisions with business priorities, customer value, delivery risks, and long‑term platform strategy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.
• Willingness to travel quarterly to international RIB locations and team hubs.
• Fluent English (C1) skills are required; German is highly desirable.
• Additional Mandarin language skills are considered a plus.

AIProficiency & Digital Ways of Working

You actively use AI tools in your day‑to‑day work, whether for research, content creation, analysis, design, or software development. You understand where AI adds value and where human judgement remains essential. You are curious about new technologies and use AI thoughtfully to improve efficiency and quality. You critically evaluate AI generated outputs and make informed decisions based on your expertise.

What You Can Expect from Us

We know that a new work environment should be rewarding not only professionally but also personally. That’s why we support you beyond your day‑to‑day tasks - with these specific benefits:

What sets us apart

• A structured start: personalized onboarding, organized networking opportunities, and a 2‑day newcomer event in Stuttgart
• A modern working time model: trust‑based working hours, flexible schedules (flextime), workation opportunities, and the option to work in a hybrid or remote setup (see key facts)
• Comprehensive health management services (maternity protection counseling, medical consultations, and subsidies for prescription computer glasses)
• Special bonuses for weddings, childbirth, and company anniversaries
• Participation in the Schneider Electric employee share ownership program
• Opportunities to support sustainability: digital‑first infrastructure, bike leasing programs, public transportation subsidies, and (depending on the role) an electric company car
• At all locations: a monthly team breakfast with fresh croissants and more; depending on the location, additional benefits such as free parking, nearby dining options, and EV charging stations
• Career development and continuous learning: we support your professional and personal growth through team‑based and role‑specific training, as well as individual development opportunities
• National and international career opportunities within the RIB Group and Schneider Electric organization
• Room for ideas and active participation: contribute your own ideas, innovative approaches, and process improvement suggestions through direct collaboration with your team, our employee suggestion program, and company‑wide forums such as the RIB Town Halls

What we take for granted

• Free beverages and the legendary fruit basket at all office locations
• Employee discounts and perks through our Corporate Benefits program
• Health management services (occupational health physician, eye examinations)
• Regular employee events (team events, summer party, Christmas celebration)

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