Head of Corporate Strategy | Stabsstellenleitung Unternehmensstrategie
Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG
Job Summary
As the Head of Corporate Strategy at Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG (KVB), you will lead a newly established staff unit responsible for shaping the future of mobility in Cologne. You will report directly to the Executive Board, advising them on critical areas such as innovation, digitalization, and political strategy. Your day-to-day involves designing the unit's service portfolio, managing stakeholder relationships, and representing the company in municipal and industry committees. This leadership role requires a blend of strategic vision and operational management, as you will be responsible for budget planning, cost controlling, and the disciplinary leadership of an interdisciplinary team. The position is unique for its high level of influence on climate protection and urban transformation, offering the chance to drive change-management processes within a traditional yet innovative public transport framework. You will act as a pioneer for digital tools and AI integration while ensuring sustainable organizational growth.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or Diploma in Economics, Political Science, Corporate Strategy, Communication Sciences, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in project management
- Proven experience in leading interdisciplinary teams both functionally and disciplinarily
- Demonstrated expertise in managing change processes, particularly regarding digitalization and innovation
- Experience in establishing and maintaining sustainable stakeholder management
- Experience representing organizational interests in political or municipal committees
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to undertake project-related business travel; commercial power of attorney (Vollmacht) according to HGB standards; location based in Cologne (Scheidtweilerstraße).
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