Planning & Resource Management Lead (m/w/d)

Your responsibilities:

• Functional and disciplinary leadership, as well as motivation and development of the Planning & Resource Management team

• Planning, steering, and monitoring capacities in the short, medium, and long term

• Establishment and continuous development of reporting systems: documentation of planning statuses, deviations, measures, KPIs

• Architect of plant operations control: actively developing structures, processes, and methods; driving the continuous improvement process

• Building knowledge and conducting research to solve operational challenges

• Close coordination with workshop, technical, and commercial departments

• Consolidation of communication channels and information flows within Resource Management

• Stakeholder, interface, and service management

What you bring:

• Solid experience as a team leader and several years of professional experience in a comparable role

• Affinity for a collaborative leadership style: taking the lead in challenging and fostering a positive working atmosphere

• Several years of experience in Resource Management, planning, or operational control

• Experience in the railway sector is highly valued or a comparable industry

• Strong stakeholder management and service orientation skills.

• Completed technical vocational training (mechanic, electrician or mechatronics technician), university degree in engineering is desirable

• Very good German language skills (written and spoken), good English skills; Spanish is a plus

• Confident use of Excel for planning, analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement processes; good knowledge of SAP ISI and/or IBM Maximo

• Experience with structured planning methods, process design, and continuous improvement processes

• Strong negotiation and communication skills; resilient, flexible, solution-oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to simplify complexity and prioritize effectively

• High level of ownership; structured and methodical approach

• High flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile, with 100% on-site presence

What we offer:

• A high-impact role with real ownership, offering scope for initiative, short decision-making processes, and direct collaboration with senior management

• The opportunity to shape and develop your team actively

• 38-hour work week – plenty of time for your family and friends

• Attractive compensation package, including individual performance bonus, and a company-wide profit-sharing bonus

• A family-like work environment – you’re more than just a number to us

• Additional pension scheme – we invest in your future

• A secure position in a globally active company – because stability matters