Digital Strategy Leader North America

Req ID 45034 | Vernon Hills, 26 Mile/Farmington Hills, Livonia Tech II, Northville, Northville, Washington Home Office, United States

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

ZF Vernon Hills is looking for a Digital Strategy Leader for North America to join the team!

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop the vision and the strategy for the organization to lead the digitalization of the automotive aftermarket in all customers segments in the region through relevant digital solutions for fleets and vehicle owners/operators, in coherence with the Global Digital Services Strategy.
• Identify regional strategic partnership to strengthen and extend digital competencies, and to create a network effect stimulating an exponential scaling of customers & build a unique relevance of our business into the market.
• Lead and drive the initial planning and implementation of the regional business profitable growth strategy. Maximize the halo effect in benefit of other ZF business lines in the creation and deployment of the business strategy.
• Support the Passenger Car Business Line, Commercial Vehicle Business Line, Industrial/ New-mobility Business Line in the deployment of connected and/or digital services across the region.
• Build effective Go-To-Market and marketing strategies for the region, ensuring positive differentiation towards competition.
• Collaborate with internal and/ or external stakeholders to develop a future-proof product & technology roadmap to scale efficiently towards new digital horizons.
• Identify, mobilize and develop digital talents in the region, build an accountable, collaborative, diverse, entrepreneurial and passionate team.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Automotive experience related to digitalization
• Proven leadership related to strategic projects
• Business leadership experience gained with relevant and proven skills in setting up and growing businesses through partnerships and organic growth
• Strategic understanding of key business drivers, value creation, and customer dynamics within the regional Aftermarket, and proven capability to translate strategy into clear, concrete targets and engage teams towards successful delivery
• High strategic and tactical thinking skills
• Driven and self-starter, customer-obsessed, focused on identifying opportunities having the tenacity and energy to build the necessary bridges to make it happen
• Strong global networking skills with the ability to build up trust relations with all stakeholders and internal knowledge owners across all businesses

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays (10 fixed holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Digital Strategy Leader North America and apply now!

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

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Our Commitment to Diversity

ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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