Head of Traffic Management Center | Leitung der Verkehrsmanagementzentrale (w/m/d)
Ministerium für Verkehr Baden-Württemberg
Job Summary
This role involves leading the newly established Traffic Management Center (VMZ) for the Ministry of Transport in Baden-Württemberg. As the leader of this innovative hub, you will oversee the commissioning of a new control center and its dedicated data center, shaping both technical processes and organizational structures. You will manage a 24/7 operational team of 15 operators, ensuring road safety, tunnel functionality, and efficient traffic flow through AI-supported systems and intelligent data networking. The position requires coordinating with external authorities such as the police and fire departments while strategically evolving the center to meet future mobility demands. This is a unique opportunity to drive the 'transport transition' in a high-profile public sector role that balances technical oversight with strategic leadership. The position offers significant impact on sustainable mobility and modern infrastructure within a supportive, flexible work environment in central Stuttgart.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Master's or Diploma) in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience, ideally in traffic management, tunnel operations, or technical control centers
- Leadership experience in managing teams and responsibility for operational processes
- Experience in public administration and managing 24/7 shift operations is highly desirable
- Professional experience in coordinating complex traffic control measures and collaborating with emergency services
Languages
Additional
- Must be able to work at the Stuttgart location; position is classified under the higher service (Entgeltgruppe 14); requires availability for 24/7 operational oversight; occasional representation of the center in public and political contexts.
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