Head of Systems Technology and Innovation (m/f/d)

The technical future of the VGF is actively involved in the management of the System Technology and Innovation division. Take responsibility for innovative developments, coordinate cross-disciplinary topics and implement strategic projects. You run the staff area with five employees and report directly to the Managing Director of Operations and Technology You continuously monitor new challenges, trends and opportunities in the environment of sustainable mobility, digitalisation and technology In addition, you control and coordinate business-wide topics and work closely with internal and external partners In doing so, you will bring the diverse experiences of VGF in a targeted way and use them to develop practical and innovative solutions In addition, initiate, manage and evaluate pilot projects often associated with feasibility studies You build a resilient network to internal and external stakeholders and maintain this long term

You combine technical understanding with strategic thinking and have the ability to successfully advance innovation in a complex environment. You have a profound system understanding in the field of railways and Rail An academic degree may be helpful, but is not mandatory; your experience, attitude and leadership skills are more important You bring together the structure and operation of an experienced project management and keep in mind the objectives, schedules and resources In addition, you also possess enforcement beyond a direct leadership relationship, as well as a modern and reflected guidance understanding You are characterized by entrepreneurial thinking, so that you actively promote topics and take responsibility for their progress You have a well-founded knowledge of stakeholder management and create a commitment to all stakeholders Finally you communicate confidently on all levels and customize your messages recipient-oriented

We offer you a work contract with collective remuneration according to TV-N Hessen as well as other attractive additional services: It offers an annual special payment, a service premium, our company pension provision (additional pension fund of the city of Frankfurt am Main) – and (of course) a free Job Ticket Premium. In addition to the 38-hour week, which is collectively and culturally lived, you will find an attractive sliding model. Depending on the application area, you can also work from home on a daily basis. The recovery must of course not be too short: You are entitled to a 30-day holiday in the calendar year as well as two other free days on Christmas and New Year's Eve. Up to 12 additional gliding days are also available each year! We offer you access to more than 10,000 fitness and wellness facilities with the EGYM Wellpass, which is supported by the employer. Regular draws of tickets for cultural and sporting events ensure leisure activities off-the-job. With our version of a Mini-Volkshochschule, our VGF-Academy, you can expect further personal and professional development opportunities – true to the motto: you invest your time, we take over the costs! We also support the reconciliation of work and private life. We have been working with the certificate of the audit family since 2016