Regional Technology Commercialization Lead (m/f/d)

Ref. 125305 – Regional Technology Commercialization Lead (m/f/d)

NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE!

At our Walldorf site, we drive our international sales efforts and market our smart products with a strong strategic focus. Around 400 employees rise to these challenges both on site and in the field. #wearewalldorf

Our department The Crop Care & Precision Tech is looking for a

Regional Technology Commercialization Lead (m/f/d)

Feeding the world runs on software. And the people who build that software can change agriculture forever. By 2050, the world will need to produce 50% more food for a global population of nearly 10 billion people — using the same or less land. At John Deere, we believe the answer lies at the intersection of precision agriculture, intelligent software, and data-driven decision-making. We are transforming farming from a resource-intensive craft into a technology-powered industry. This is where your software expertise creates real-world impact at scale. In this role, you won't just manage a product — you will define how SaaS models, software licensing, and digital subscriptions reach the hands of farmers across Europe. You will bridge the gap between world-class technology and the people who depend on it every harvest season.

What You´ll Get:  

• modern and flexible working, hybrid and mobile working, part-time options, shared-leadership and much more.  
• excellent benefits, such as employer-funded occupational pension / life cover / income protection benefits. 
• further benefits such as subsidized Company Bike, FamPlus and much more 
• an attractive compensation package including variable pay program 

In addition to the gross monthly salary, the salary for this position (full-time) consists of various special payments. Depending on your experience, you can expect an annual starting salary of between 92 169 ​​and ​​ 115 204 EUR in this position.

Your Responsibilities:

• Regional Commerce & Commercialization Leadership Lead Technology Commercialization execution and commerce operations across the region.
• Coordinate regional implementation of enterprise Tech Commercialization strategies, priorities, and business initiatives.
• Serve as the primary regional liaison connecting the region execution with the global Technology Commercialization, Enterprise Commerce, Customer Success, Technology Marketing, Finance, Dealer Development, and Product Management organizations.
• Drive adoption and execution of commercialization programs that improve customer, dealer, and business outcomes.
• Partner with regional and enterprise stakeholders to ensure alignment on strategic priorities, investment decisions, and business performance goals.
• Act as a regional advocate for dealer and customer needs within enterprise commercialization discussions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen commercial accountability and technology business performance.

What Skills You Need:

• Strong commercial acumen combined with strategic thinking and execution excellence.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and change management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution in a fast-changing environment.
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• Ability to build alignment around common objectives across global, regional, and local teams.
• Deep understanding of dealer business models and customer decision-making processes.
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What Makes You Stand Out:

• Strong understanding of precision agriculture, digital technology, eCommerce, SaaS, software licensing, and technology-enabled business models.
• Experience leading or supporting eCommece, Technology Commercialization, SaaS, Precision Technology, or digital solution rollout programs across Europe.
• Demonstrated success driving adoption of new technologies, business models, or commercial capabilities through dealer channels and regional organizations.
• Experience partnering with global teams to localize and execute enterprise commercialization strategies within European markets.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
• Knowledge of software licensing, subscription-based business models, customer adoption programs, and technology commercialization best practices is highly desirable.

Education:

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Preferred Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Strategy, Marketing, Technology Management, or a related discipline.
• Additional training or certifications in Commercialization, Product Management, Agile, Change Management, Customer Success, Project Management, or Digital Business Models.

This exempt position is based in Walldorf and available to immediate start.

End of Posting: 30.10.2026

No matter who you are - you are welcome at John Deere! We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion make us even stronger. If you can identify yourself with this - then we look forward to receiving your online application in English language! 

Not everyone can claim that their work contributes to the fundamental needs of the world's growing population. At John Deere, you can! 

As a leading global machinery manufacturer, we produce technologically advanced agricultural, forestry, construction, lawn and grounds care equipment. In recent years, we have developed the company into a more technology focused business. Share with us, our vision of a farm of the future, based on artificial intelligence, automation and connectivity to sustainably feed and shelter our growing world. #leapforward  

John Deere Walldorf

Talent Acquisition  

Marianna Kupis

Additional Information: 

To process applications, we use our online platform at our John Deere career page. We are not able to process applications through e-mail or post and ask for your understanding. Please complete the online application form, if you want to apply for a position at John Deere.  

If you have any questions about your application, please contact: RecruitingGermany@JohnDeere.com.