Jens Botzenhardt

Jens Botzenhardt is an accomplished engineering leader with extensive experience in software and systems development across the automotive industry. Currently serving as the Head of PMT and Software Design at Iveco Group, Jens has successfully implemented a quality-focused agile development framework for electric truck programs and enhanced international collaboration. Previous roles include Electronics Engineering Manager for Leggett & Platt Automotive, where a high-performing agile team was developed, and Senior Software Manager at Schaeffler, focusing on organizational growth and innovation in software development processes. Jens's career is marked by strategic leadership in software engineering at multiple companies, including IAV Automotive Engineering, Automotive Safety Technologies, Continental Automotive Systems, and Bertrandt AG. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Control Theory from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.