Head of Corporate Strategy Staff Unit | Stabsstellenleitung Unternehmensstrategie

Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 14, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This pivotal role involves establishing and leading a newly created corporate strategy staff unit, reporting directly to the KVB Executive Board. The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing, aligning, and organizing the unit's strategic direction, including developing its product and service portfolio. Key responsibilities encompass company-wide steering of innovation, digitalization, political affairs, and overall strategy. The position requires advising the board, building sustainable stakeholder relationships, and representing KVB in municipal and association bodies. Additionally, the role includes disciplinary and technical leadership of the unit's employees, managing budgets, and continuously optimizing strategic instruments and processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to drive strategic development and innovation within a major public transport company, contributing to the future of mobility and climate protection in Cologne.

Required Skills

Education

Master's or Diploma degree in Economics, Political Science, Corporate Strategy, Communication Sciences, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in project management
  • Extensive experience in a non-partisan political environment
  • Proven leadership competence (technical and disciplinary) of interdisciplinary teams
  • Strong understanding of structures within municipal utility groups

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Occasional project-related business travel required.