0Development position with the aim of taking over the management of the transport planning department (m/f/d)
Ruhrbahn GmbH | Germany | 45xxx Essen | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 22.04.2026 on stepstone.de ♿️

Development position with the aim of taking over the management of the transport planning department (m/f/d)

Branch: Transport and logistics Branch: Transport and logistics


With us you will find not only varied and future-proof jobs in Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr, but also an active contribution to climate protection. In a family working environment characterised by respect, mutual support and appreciation, around 2,500 employees from 42 nations work in a wide range of professional fields. We are shaping the mobility of tomorrow. The Ruhrbahn is colorful. We employ people - regardless of religion, belief in the world, age, social origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender identity: we welcome all applicants. The Ruhrbahn is committed to equal opportunities and promotes the professional development of women. We expressly welcome applications from people with migration background and history. Highly disabled persons are particularly taken into account in the case of the same suitability and qualification. .

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No bus and no train without schedule. And that this is digital, customer-oriented and economically created, you are responsible for this with your team. As part of this, you will be prepared to take over the management of the Transport Planning Department and will work hand in hand with the Head of Division until then. In addition to the technical introduction to the topics, the acquisition of further leadership and social skills is also part of the development programme.

Professional and disciplinary leadership of a 15-person dynamic team that brings a lot of experience and willingness to design. Managing the conceptual and operational planning of the ÖPNV offer on the basis of the local transport plans of the cities Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr Strategic and operational development of driving planning and hand in hand with the digitization and further development of the team's capabilities Ensuring customer-oriented, networked and economical offering quality through adequate planning – from strategy to operational driving planning, including construction sites and short-term measures Ensuring the development and processing of conceptual network and line planning including Vulnerability analysis and planner evaluation, including participation in the creation and implementation of local transport plans Implementation and (further)development of ÖPNV planning and optimization tools in coordination with the participating departments Conceptual development and creation of specifications for digital passenger information and quality requirements for transport Implementation and control of the concession procedure Coordination and support of the topic Accessibility Ensuring the execution of operational driving and revolving planning including the coordination with the driving operation Management of the technical and content development of operational information technology and applications for digital passenger information Ensuring and managing target data supply and data quality Implementation of political committee work and coordination, preparation and management of working groups Budget-responsibility and participation in economic planning and cooperation with staff in terms of personnel and training needs

Leadership experience and experience in the design and implementation of change processes Complete study of geography, spatial planning or transport (Diplom, Bachelor/Master) Experience in the field of public transport planning and knowledge of the operational processes of a transport company IT skills and knowledge of the relevant planning tools and their further development High self-motivation as well as responsible, targeted and customer-oriented work Impressed communication strength as well as a sovereign/safe occurrence in the company and also in external bodies High problem solving and decision-making Embossed service and customer orientation

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Location

ava Ruhrbahn GmbH
45130  Essen
Germany

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