Public Sector Growth Lead – Germany (Hybrid)

Nemetschek Group; Deutschland; On-site; USD 102,939 - 137,252; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse work environment

Opportunities for sustainable growth

Health and preventive care services

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance benefits

Job summary

The Nemetschek Group is looking for a Head of Business Development for the Public Sector in Germany. This role involves engaging with government stakeholders to promote innovative construction technologies.

Successful candidates will possess significant experience in government relations, a deep understanding of policy frameworks, and must be fluent in both German and English. The position also includes the opportunity to influence government procurement and communicate our strategic objectives effectively.

Nemetschek Group offers a dynamic environment for growth and inclusivity, promoting flexibility and employee health.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in government relations or business development in the public sector.
• Deep understanding of the German government's investment plans.
• Skills in communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Nemetschek's government relations agenda in Germany.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure government software requirements are met.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

10+ years in government relations or business development

Fluency in English and German

Job description

The Nemetschek Group is one of Germany’s largest software companies and a true pioneer in digital transformation for the architecture, engineering, construction, operations and media industries. With a remarkable growth trajectory - delivering double-digit revenue growth year after year and recently reaching €1 billion in annual revenues - Nemetschek stands at the forefront of innovation and business transformation. Our dynamic, global team of over 4,000 experts is driving the shift to SaaS and subscription models, harnessing cutting-edge technologies like AI and digital twins to shape the future of the built environment. If you’re looking to be part of a company that is not only aiming at leading its industry but also transforming how the world designs, builds, and manages the spaces we live and work in, Nemetschek is the place to accelerate your career.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Business Development, Public Sector - Germany (m/f/d) who will focus on growing awareness of the Nemetschek Group and all our brands across the German public sector, with the German market serving as the foundation for future expansion of this function across EMEA.

The Head of Business Development will open institutional pathways and shape strategic positioning within Germany’s public sector, working in structured tandem with the Strategic Account Director, German Infrastructure to translate access into executable pipeline and measurable revenue outcomes. This role operates at the intersection of policy influence and commercial execution, reports to the Head of Global Public Sector, and requires frequent travel across Germany, especially Berlin.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Engagement and Government Relations

• Design, lead and execute the Nemetschek Group’s government relations agenda across Germany, aligning with global and regional GPS priorities to open new opportunities with:

* Government-owned construction companies

* Government bodies influencing the construction industry

* Managers of public real estate and infrastructure

• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments—including Germany’s BMDV 2030 BIM mandate, the Sondervermögen federal infrastructure fund, and evolving VOB/VgV/VOL/A procurement frameworks as necessary—and assess their impact, recommending appropriate courses of action.
• Identify relevant budget and policy makers; provide actionable plans and insights for executive leadership.
• Develop and implement comprehensive government relations strategies to communicate the organization’s objectives to government officials, agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Evangelize the value of digitization and artificial intelligence in construction with German regulators and relevant government entities.
• Consult stakeholders across federal, state, and municipal levels of government on building construction and operations.

Relationship Building and Representation

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Nemetschek Group and relevant German public sector stakeholders, advocating for our interests and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with budget and policymakers, government agencies, and regional bodies relevant to Germany (e.g., national ministries, regulatory authorities, EU bodies with German jurisdiction).
• Establish and nurture relationships with key government stakeholders to ensure our organization is well-represented and considered in relevant policy discussions.
• Represent the company at forums, hearings, industry coalitions, and summits — including German and European standards and industry bodies (e.g., buildingSMART, DIN/VDI working groups) — to advocate for favorable policies and enhance the organization’s visibility.

Business Development and Sales

• Own government-relations-led pipeline origination, identifying and qualifying government opportunities within Germany in alignment with the overall GPS sales strategy.
• Transition qualified opportunities to Strategic Account Management for execution and quota attainment.
• Work in close coordination with the Strategic Account Director, German Infrastructure and the broader Sales organization to optimize engagement and secure government contracts and partnerships.

Product Roadmap for Governmental Agencies

• Provide technical, data, and domain expertise to enhance product features to meet German government software requirements and IT standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Development) to ensure products align with the requirements of government clients.
• Provide early insights into emerging product requirements within the German government sector to inform product development decisions.

Advocacy, Thought Leadership and Public Affairs

• Craft and deliver compelling advocacy messages to promote the organization’s interests to government officials and educational leaders.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to develop and publish thought leadership pieces, articles, and white papers representing the organization’s point of view on key industry topics.
• Lead the development of case studies highlighting successful collaborations with German government agencies.

What We Would Like to See in You:

• 10+ years in government relations or business development in public sector, with at least 5 years in consultative selling.
• Deep understanding of the German government’s investment plans and stakeholders. Proven success in building and maintaining relationships with government officials and educational leaders.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes, software procurement cycles, and German public procurement frameworks (VOB, VgV, VOL/A).
• Prior exposure to the AECO (architecture, engineering, construction, operations) industry - through direct experience, adjacent infrastructure technology sales, or sustained client/policy engagement with the sector - is strongly preferred and will be weighted favorably, though candidates with comparable government relations depth in other regulated, technology-driven industries will also be considered.
• Skills: Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; strong understanding of political and regulatory frameworks within Germany.
• Willingness to travel within Germany to meet with government stakeholders and infrastructure programs.
• Languages: Fluency in English and German required (native-level German strongly preferred given the role’s focus on government-relations trust-building within German federal, state, and municipal institutions).
• Impact: We offer you a diverse position in a motivating work environment where you can realize your ideas.
• Sustainable Growth: In our sustainably growing and innovative company you have the chance to develop yourself further.
• Culture: With us you work in an international team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes, in which you can make a difference.
• Work-Life-Balance: We offer you various benefits in the areas of sports, nutrition, childcare and much more.
• Health: The health of all employees is important to us, which is why we offer you a wide range of health and preventive care services.
• Hybrid Way Forward: Through mobile working and variable working hours without core working hours, we enable you to be flexible, both professionally and privately.

Please submit your application in English.

We, the Nemetschek Group, are a global organization with employees from 60 nations. For us, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are the keys to unleashing our full potential and driving true innovation. We can best support our customers in shaping the world through a diverse culture. We aim to treat EVERYONE with respect and appreciation, regardless of differences. Valuing diverse opinions and creating equal opportunities for all is of the utmost importance for us as an organization, and as individuals.