General Manager / Branch Manager (f/m/d)

Establishing and developing the company's German market presence and positioning the business as a credible long-term partner to Deutsche Bahn and other German rail-infrastructure customers. Building, maintaining and expanding senior customer relationships, with a particular focus on Deutsche Bahn and its infrastructure-related entities. Developing a qualified project pipeline and converting opportunities into profitable orders in close cooperation with the Group's central sales, engineering and operational functions. Leading bid, tender and contract discussions on the German side and ensuring that commercial and technical proposals meet local customer. Acting as the local interface between customers and the Group's central engineering, operations, quality, HSE, finance, HR and IT functions. Representing the company towards customers, authorities, industry organisations, partners and other relevant stakeholders in Germany. Establishing the new German GmbH together with external legal and tax advisers and accommodating the legal Managing Director position. Ensuring full compliance of the German entities with applicable corporate, tax, employment, health & safety and rail-sector requirements. Establishing the appropriate local organisation and resources as the German business grows, while making effective use of the Group's central capabilities. Managing the existing German industry and the newly established GmbH in parallel, with clear governance, reporting and allocation of projects, contracts and responsibilities. Providing transparent reporting to Group Management on business development pipeline, project performance, risks and compliance.

A university degree in engineering, telecommunications, engineering, transport, industrial engineering or comparable technical discipline. At least 10 years of professional experience in the German rail-infrastructure, rail-technology or rail-systems project business. At least 5 years of leadership experience in a business unit, industry, regional, project or commercial management role. Proven commercial responsibility for complex project business, including customer development, tenders, proposals, prevention and project economics. A demonstrable professional network within Deutsche Bahn and direct experience of working with Deutsche Bahn as a customer are essential. Relevant technical and market experience in at least one of the following areas: railway telecommunications and communication systems; IP/data and operational networks; fibre-optic and cable infrastructure; GSM-R, FRMCS or professional radio systems; signalling and control systems; SCADA / operational technology; electrical systems or technical rail equipment; rail systems integration. A strong understanding of how complex infrastructure projects are delivered in Germany, including the interaction between customers, engineering organizations, contractors, suppliers and regulatory bodies.

This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in the establishment and development of a new German company backed by an experienced international engineering and technology group. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to: build the German business from an early stage and shape its market position; combine entrepreneurial freedom with the engineering, operational and financial resources of established international group; develop a local organisation and project portfolio with significant long-term growth potential; and assume full Managing Director responsibility for the newly established German GmbH. The position offers an attractive executive compensation package including fixed salary, performance-related variable compensation and a company car / car allowance. .