Head of Operational IT Systems Engineering | Ingenieur (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This challenging role seeks a Head of Operational IT Systems to join the Leipzig public transport company, a vital piece of critical infrastructure. The core responsibility involves establishing and structuring a new department dedicated to the maintenance, monitoring, and operational readiness of critical IT systems. Day-to-day duties include defining and implementing essential processes for system upkeep and fault resolution, actively managing external IT service providers, and overseeing the operational stability and further development of public transport-specific systems, notably the Intermodal Transport Control System (ITCS). Candidates must possess a completed degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, coupled with several years of professional experience, ideally within the transport sector or critical infrastructure. This position requires strong leadership skills, entrepreneurial thinking, decision-making ability, and a solution-oriented approach to lead and develop an interdisciplinary team of technical specialists, contributing significantly to the mobility of tomorrow.