Head of Department, Customer Support and Operations | Wirtschaftsingenieur (m/w/d)

init innovation in traffic systems SE

Karlsruhe, Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Nov 11, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This leadership role involves heading the Customer Support & Operations department, overseeing four distinct teams, and ensuring seamless operational processes within the organization, which focuses on the future of public mobility. The Head of Department is responsible for strategically expanding the department, particularly in structuring customer support, client training, and the operation of complex customer systems. Key responsibilities include personnel management, mentoring staff, and acting as a Product Owner to support sales and coordinate cross-functional collaboration with development teams and clients. The ideal candidate possesses a technical degree, extensive leadership experience in system administration and application support, and a strong drive for continuous process improvement. The role requires excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills, along with a service-oriented mindset and willingness to travel internationally.

Required Skills

Education

Completed technical degree (Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Information Systems, or comparable field)

Experience

  • Several years of leadership experience in application and system support and the operation of complex systems
  • Professional experience in personnel management and development
  • Experience in managing global Support and Operations services (implied)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally