
Managing Director, Transportation
Enghouse Systems
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Leipzig • Germany
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About the role
- Define and execute the company’s global transportation strategy across public transit, microtransit, and MaaS
- Identify new market opportunities, including public tenders, PPPs, and private sector partnerships
- Drive expansion into new geographies and urban markets
- Oversee daily transportation operations, including service delivery and customer experience
- Implement scalable operating models for demand-responsive transit and fixed-route systems
- Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
- Lead integration of mobility platforms, including routing algorithms, dispatch systems, and passenger apps
- Partner with product and engineering teams to enhance platform capabilities (real-time data, AI optimization, ticketing systems)
- Champion data-driven decision-making across all transportation services
- Own full P&L for the transportation division
- Drive revenue growth through contract wins, renewals, and upselling services
- Optimize cost structures while maintaining service quality and reliability
- Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team (operations, engineering, commercial, customer success)
Requirements
- 15+ years of senior leadership experience in transportation, mobility, logistics, or related sectors
- Proven experience running a multi-market P&L ($25M+ preferred)
- Track record of scaling operations in complex, regulated environments
- Experience negotiating contracts with public sector clients (transit agencies, municipalities, ministries)
- Deep understanding of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Demand-responsive transit (DRT)
- Experience with transportation technology platforms (routing, dispatch, ticketing, real-time data systems)
- Strong strategic thinking and execution capability
- Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Experience leading diverse, international teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
P&L managementcontract negotiationscalable operating modelsdata-driven decision-makingregulatory compliancestrategic thinkingexecution capabilityoperations scalingcustomer experience managementmarket opportunity identification
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementnegotiation skillsleadershipteam buildingcross-functional collaborationcommunicationstrategic executionproblem-solvingadaptabilitycustomer success orientation