Lars Hottmann
Engineering Director Safety-critical Systems Technical Operations @Bosch
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WORK HISTORY
Engineering Director Safety-critical Systems Technical Operations @Bosch
Full operational and strategic responsibility for global engineering programs in sensor technologies within a safety-critical environment- Executive leadership of multidisciplinary engineering organizations across electronics, software, mechanics, and functional safety- Full budget ownership up to €40M with accountability for delivery, quality, cost, and organizational performance- Span of control: 110 direct reports; functional leadership for up to 240 employees globally- Trusted advisor to senior leadership with regular reporting to SVP and Executive VP Engineering- Procuration under HGB (Handlungsvollmacht)- Directed global OEM programs from innovation through industrialization and series production- Strengthened technical operations through governance, risk management, and cross-functional execution- Embedded sustainability and energy-efficiency principles into product strategy- Accelerated executive decision-making across Europe, Asia, and North America- Advanced portfolio competitiveness through lifecycle steering and roadmap execution
EDUCATION
University of Stuttgart
Diploma, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ABOUT LARS HOTTMANN
Engineering Director | & | BU & Technical Operations | Transformation | Safety-Critical Systems | Large-scale engineering organizations and operational performance. With 20+ years of international leadership experience, I operate at the intersection of technology, business, and organizational leadership & , turning engineering excellence into scalable business success.Currently accountable for global engineering operations w/ functional leadership (240+ FTE) and budget responsibility (€40M+), I drive transformation, industrialization & innovation in highly competitive markets.Recognized for combining deep technical expertise with strong business acumen, I partner w/ executive stakeholders to align strategy, portfolio, and & . Leading multidisciplinary international teams across electronics, software, mechanics & functional safety & Ownership of budgets, resources, and organizational development w/ focus on scalability, execution, and sustainable growth Experienced in portfolio strategy, lifecycle steering, and cross-functional alignment Driving restructuring initiatives, accelerating time-to-market, and embedding digital and sustainable engineering practices - & Delivering technologies from early innovation to global production 🤝 Trusted partner to senior leadership, global OEMs, and suppliersOpen to senior leadership roles incl. Engineering Director, Business Unit Leadership, General Management, and /
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