VBK - Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH | Germany | 76xxx Karlsruhe | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 17.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Fleet Management / ECM3
The transport companies Karlsruhe (VBK) offer the people in the fan city a powerful and environmentally friendly mobility offer. With their buses and tramways, they provide an annual performance of more than twelve million car kilometres and transport around 70 million passengers. With over 1,600 employees, the VBK is one of the largest employers in Karlsruhe. In addition to the daily operation, the VBK is committed to sustainable transport concepts and invest in modern vehicle technologies as well as the improvement of infrastructure. The history of the company reaches to 19. century back when the first trams in Karlsruhe drove. Today, the VBK is an indispensable part of public transport and, through its close cooperation with the Albtal Transport Society (AVG) and the Karlsruhe Transport Association (KVV), make an important contribution to climate-friendly mobility and quality of life in the region. Head of Fleet Management / ECM3 Full time Karlsruhe Rheinhafen Application deadline: 11.09.2026
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Total responsibility for the fleet management department with the subject areas Operational fleet management, production control and fleet management (motor vehicles) Technical and disciplinary management of the field management including target agreements, performance assessments, personnel development and organisational development Ensuring vehicle availability, operational safety, cost-effectiveness and quality for AVG and VBK fleets Perception of the overall responsibility of the ECM3 function according to EU Regulation 2019/779 Decision on vehicle releases, restrictions on use, vehicle withdrawals and other safety-related measures Strategic control and prioritisation of maintenance measures to achieve availability and business objectives Responsibility for budget planning, budget monitoring and economic resource use within the department Representation of the company to supervisory authorities, auditors, certification bodies, manufacturers, service providers and other external partners Cooperation on vehicle procurement, modernisation projects and the further development of fleet and availability strategies Control and coordination of measures in vehicle malfunctions, accidents and exceptional operating situations Willingness to continue training as an operating manager*in BOStrab
Successfully completed academic studies (Master or Diploma) in the fields of automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, transport or a comparable discipline Multiannual leadership and professional experience in technically shaped organisational units Knowledge of fleet and maintenance management as well as in rail vehicle technology and in motor vehicles Extensive knowledge of EU Regulation 2019/779, ECM functions and relevant legal and technical regulations (including BOStrab, EBO, AEG, PBefG) Experience in Budget Control, Controlling and Economic Assessment Representative leadership, communication and social competence Very good knowledge of German in word and writing (min. C1) High level of responsibility and security awareness as well as strategic and analytical thinking Decision strength, negotiation skills and the ability to make safe decisions even under high time and success pressure High operational readiness as well as the ability to successfully solve complex conflicts between safety, economics and operating requirements
A responsible, varied challenge A secure and future-oriented workplace Working hours that fit your life: up to three days of mobile work and flexible working hours (from 6:00 to 20:00) Good operating climate with open communication and valuable leadership culture Continuous possibilities for certifications and further training Payment by the district collective agreement for the municipal transport companies Baden-Württemberg (BzTV-N BW) An attractive occupational pension scheme (ZVK) Very good access by public transport Interesting advantages when using our railways Convenient dishes in our restaurant “NahVerzehr” Bicycle leasing, Corporate Benefits, discounted Germany ticket and other local discounts
Location
![]() | VBK - Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH | |
| 76189 Karlsruhe | ||
| Germany |
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