Summary

Provide leadership to position the company at the forefront of the industry. Develop a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization. Oversee company operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Develop a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization.
2. Oversee company operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
3. Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating resources and/or revenue for the company.
4. Identify acquisition and merger opportunities and oversee implementation activities.
5. Approve the company's operational procedures, policies, and standards.
6. Review activity reports and financial statements to assess progress and status in achieving objectives, and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
7. Evaluate executives' performance in terms of compliance with the company's established policies and objectives and their contributions to achieving those objectives.
8. Promote the company through written articles and in-person appearances at conferences and on radio and TV.
9. Represent the company at legislative sessions, committee meetings, and formal events.
10. Promote the company to local, regional, national, and international audiences.
11. Build a fundraising network using personal contacts, direct mail, special events, and support from foundations.
12. Present the company report at the annual meetings of shareholders and the Board of Directors.
13. Direct company planning and policy-making committees.
14. Oversee foreign operations, including evaluating operational and financial performance.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

1. None listed.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

1. Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management. Skill in reviewing and reengineering operations and procedures. Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data. Knowledge of public relations principles and practices. Knowledge of communication and public relations techniques. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to identify and secure funding and revenue sources.
2. The job requires professional written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills. The ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community. The ability to motivate teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
3. This is typically achieved by completing a master's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting, combined with ten years of experience in a leadership role at a large division or company.
4. This position requires a willingness to work flexible hours and travel.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are typical for an office environment. The job may require frequent weekend and evening work. The job may require frequent overnight travel.

Employee:

Job Title:

Member of the Board of Directors (“Board Member”)

Location:

Position Summary:

To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and overall promotion of the US company in order to support the organization’s
mission and needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Organizational Leadership and Advising
2. Formulation and oversight of policies, regulations, and procedures
3. Financial management, including the adoption and oversight of the annual budget
4. Oversight of corporate planning and evaluation
5. Maintain and update the long-range strategic plan
6. Performance Evaluation and Professional Development of Executive Management
7. Participation in the hiring of executive directors.
8. Review of organizational and program reports
9. Representing the organization to the media, government agencies, or nongovernmental organizations
   organizations and through service on various panels and committees.

Position Requirements:

• Degree in XXXXXXX
• Strong skills in XXXXXXX
• At least XXXXX years of work experience in XXXXXXX
• Fluent (spoken and written) in German and English; additional language skills are a plus
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and drive projects forward quickly

Employee:

Job Title:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location:

Position Summary:

Reporting to the CEO, the CFO is the most senior executive responsible for overseeing the financial functions throughout the entire company. The scope of responsibility includes financial plans and policies, controlling, accounting practices and procedures, and the organization’s financial relationships with. The position oversees the Global Finance and Controlling function, as well as the functions of Global IT, Global Purchasing, local EHS/Facilities, and local Human Resources.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement the necessary management control tools to provide transparency for the management of business development and to support business decisions
2. Budgeting Process
3. Business Analysis for Investment and Exit Scenarios
4. Provide financial background for the SMP process
5. Financial Reporting to Shareholders
6. Risk Reporting to Shareholders
7. Manage financial audits
8. Provide a cost analysis
9. Lead project teams
10. Provide financial analysis for M&A transactions
11. Direct Cost-Saving Initiatives
12. Provide financial analysis and financial data to the Board
13. Oversee the development and implementation of global IT projects
14. Conduct a Global Purchasing Program
15. Reduce facility costs
16. Ensure efficient local HR services and explore opportunities for cost savings
17. Implement intercompany transfer policies and agreements that are consistent with international tax guidelines

Position Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 3–5 years of experience as a CFO or Head of Finance/Controlling with extensive international experience—experience in the U.S. is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of controlling approaches and tools, as well as reporting guidelines
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and German GAAP (HGB); additional basic knowledge of French GAAP is preferred
• In-depth understanding of cost accounting
• Significant involvement in M&A transactions, including valuation analysis and integration
• Experience in consolidation and tax transfers
• Excellent project management experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proven leadership in a highly competitive business environment and within a global organization
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills
• A dynamic leader with the ability to motivate employees and managers to go the extra mile
• Hands-on approach
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and drive projects forward quickly
• Strong presentation skills
• Extensive experience in risk management systems
• Fluent (spoken and written) in German and English; additional proficiency in French is preferred
• Knowledge of the legal framework in Germany and the United States
• A combination of strategic thinking and sound financial analysis
• Experience in reorganization and leading cost-saving initiatives
• A basic understanding of IT systems and their role as a competitive advantage
• Familiar with HR issues in the US

Employee:

Job Title:

Project Manager

Location:

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of the Systems Department and the CEO, the
The project manager is the key person responsible for managing one or more projects and serves as a key Contact with current and potential customers, as well as local subcontractors.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Manage international (US) projects from the bidding stage through final handover to the end customer
2. Management of detailed design clarifications with the end customer as well aspoint of contact for the customer's operations, technical department, and design team engineers
3. Tendering, negotiations with subcontractors, and the awarding of contracts to local subcontractors
4. Coordination with local authorities regarding necessary permits, taxes, etc.
5. Manage the shipping process and coordinate with local customs authorities and relevant departments regarding the clearance of goods and permits for oversized items transportation and equipment
6. Set up the project timeline and ensure that all third-party prerequisites are met on time
7. Overall project management for installation and commissioning
8. Responsible for all teams and subcontractors
9. Point of contact for the end customer during installation and commissioning
10. Coordinate all site-related issues with the supervisor
11. Management of final testing and the handover process to the end customer
12. Propose and negotiate special after-sales maintenance services
13. Internal financial reporting for individual projects, as well as internal reporting Project Risk Evaluation for Senior Management
14. Provide a cost analysis of local markets for services and parts that may be purchased locally
15. Propose measures to reduce project-related costs and to increase local (US)
    Subcontracting and Purchasing

Position Requirements:

• Degree in engineering with an additional qualification in general management or Business Administration
• At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale international projects
• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling and control tools and reporting guidelines
• Strong skills in international procedures for shipping, freight forwarding, and customs
• Extensive knowledge of international trade laws, international financial procedures, payment transfers, surety bonds, and insurance
• Extensive knowledge of air cargo handling centers and the operational needs of end customers in the relevant field
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proven leadership in a highly competitive business environment and within multinational companies projects
• A dynamic leader with the ability to motivate and energize employees and subcontractors to go the extra mile
• Strong presentation skills
• Hands-on approach
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and drive projects forward quickly
• Fluent (spoken and written) in German and English; additional proficiency in a third language appreciated
• Knowledge of the legal framework in Germany and the United States

Employee:

Job Title:

Senior Solution Engineer

Location:

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Client Services, the Senior Solution Engineer leads the consulting services team, providing consulting services to our customers in conjunction with the implementation of their applications. The Senior Solution Engineer has in-depth knowledge of multi-tier software applications and is familiar with client-server architectures and databases. Additional responsibilities include project management, customer relationship management, and market requirement management within a rapidly growing startup. The employee will lead the implementation of complex software applications and will manage and oversee multiple combinations of products across a wide variety of software, including the latest application servers, databases, operating systems, and hardware platforms.
In addition, the Senior Solution Engineer will conduct specialized tests to evaluate product functionality, scalability, fault tolerance, and performance in complex environments, and will also help review test cases, document detailed descriptions of software defects, and work to resolve software defects quickly and accurately.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Provide senior leadership based on extensive practical knowledge and experience with multiple customer projects; work directly with customers and implementation partners
2. Lead project teams in gathering requirements and developing technical specifications, resulting in a Statement of Work, budget estimate, or overall project plan
3. Estimate and define the scope of functional testing based on solution specifications
4. Review test cases
5. Design, write, and execute test cases for complex features
6. Conduct extensive functional and performance tests
7. Mentor engineers on advanced testing concepts and strategy
8. Resolve defects quickly and accurately
9. Design complex test environments to perform manual functional, stress, and stability tests
10. Design and run automated functional and performance tests
11. Install and configure application servers on multiple platforms
12. Troubleshoot problems with the application server, database, and operating system configuration

Position Requirements:

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• Management skills, including planning and organization, decision-making, problem-solving and project management
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, supervisors and employees
• Ability to analyze, communicate, and lead the resolution of complex technical issues
• A dynamic leader with the ability to motivate and energize employees to go the extra mile mile
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and drive projects forward at a rapid pace
• Fluent (spoken and written) in German and English; additional proficiency in a third language
  appreciated

Employee:

Job Title:

Vice President of Technical Services (Technical VP/Technical Director)

Location:

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Technical Vice President is the senior executive responsible for overseeing the technical department. This department is located in two offices. In addition to his supervisory duties, the Technical Vice President serves as the liaison with the parent company's technical department.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Supervising technical staff
2. Supervising the service and support department (primarily the hotline)
3. Supervising ongoing major software implementation projects (in cooperation with the coordinator)
4. Project management for major software implementation projects (in collaboration with the coordinator)
5. Primary staff scheduling for service and implementation (in cooperation with the office manager)
6. Close cooperation with the German headquarters in the event of critical support situations, bug fixes, program modification specifications, documentation issues, etc.
7. On-site consulting/project supervision as needed
8. Developing workout schedules and training concepts (in collaboration with the office manager)
9. Hardware Budgets/Procurement for the Technical Department
10. Hiring staff for the technical department

Position Requirements:

• A degree in IT or a related field with a strong background in applied IT, such as physics or mathematics
• Excellent knowledge of all software products offered, including implementation and configuration details
• Work experience at headquarters
• Experience in hotline/crisis management
• Experience in staff management
• A dynamic leader with the ability to motivate and inspire employees to go the extra mile
• Hands-on approach
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and drive projects forward quickly
• Strong negotiation skills
• Fluent (spoken and written) in German and English; proficiency in a third language is a plus
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills