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Programme Manager - Dealer Management Systems (Germany) at Pinewood.AI. Pinewood.AI is seeking an experienced and proactive bilingual (German and English) Programme Manager to lead the delivery of our Automotive Intelligence Platform into the German retail market. This is a high-impact, client-facing role, working closely with dealer groups, automotive retailers, and OEM partners to ensure a smooth and successful deployment of our software.. We welcome applications from candidates based anywhere in Germany. The role can be home-based with extensive travel to client sites across Germany, wider Europe, and occasionally other regions as required. You’ll take ownership of the full delivery lifecycle, from programme planning through to adoption, ensuring milestones are met, stakeholders are engaged, and local requirements are addressed.. With your strong leadership, governance skills, and understanding of the dealer environment, you’ll be central to ensuring our German clients get maximum value from our platform. This role is ideal for someone with a track record in automotive retail technology programmes who thrives on complex, high-profile delivery, enjoys working with senior stakeholders, and can confidently navigate cross-functional, multilingual environments.. Key Responsibilities:. . Lead the end-to-end delivery of Pinewood.AI’s automotive intelligence platform in Germany, ensuring alignment with dealer and OEM objectives. . . Act as the primary point of contact for German dealer groups and partners, building trusted relationships and ensuring customer success. . . Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Development, Sales, Legal) and external partners (OEMs, vendors) to coordinate programme activities. . . Develop and maintain programme plans, risk registers, and resource forecasts to manage complex deployments effectively. . . Monitor progress, resolve issues proactively, and manage programme changes with clarity and control. . . Chair programme reviews and steering committees, providing transparent reporting to senior stakeholders. . . Ensure the solution meets German regulatory, language, and operational requirements. . . Drive adoption within dealerships, supporting end-users to embed Pinewood.AI into day-to-day sales, aftersales, parts, and finance operations. . . Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes and enhance client experience.. . . Fluent written and spoken German and English – essential. . . Proven programme management experience in Dealer Management Systems (DMS) or automotive retail technology. . . Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex retail groups and OEM relationships. . . Demonstrable success delivering SaaS or enterprise software into international dealership environments, including Germany. . . Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. . . PMP, PRINCE2, or similar programme management certification preferred.. . Desirable Experience:. . Previous experience working with German dealer groups or automotive retail networks. . . Knowledge of SaaS deployment models, data privacy, and system integration within dealership operations. . . Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.. . Why join Pinewood.AI?. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in launching Pinewood.AI into a key international market. You’ll work on a flagship programme with high visibility across our business and the automotive retail industry, collaborating with global teams and major dealer groups. At Pinewood.AI, you’ll join a forward-thinking, innovative environment where your expertise will directly shape our success in Germany and beyond.. Company Location: Germany.