Netwrok Operation Director

DB Engineering & Consulting is a part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future. We represent German rail excellence, and our infrastructure projects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Network Operation Director (m/f/d) for a Technical Advisory program for OSE in Athens, Greece. As Network Operation Director you will be responsible to improve and manage the network operation and maintenance of the Greek Railways in collaboration with both DB E&C team members and the client OSE to ensure profitable, safe and efficient operation. Your focus will be on improving the efficiency and safety of railway operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Review, improve and implement network operation and maintenance plans
• Ensure that network operations control staff are working effectively and focus on maintaining a safe and compliant operation, providing leadership and direction in a complex and high-stress environment
• Responsibility to achieve the performance targets (KPI) related to efficiency, safety and quality of railway operation
• Manage the network operation and maintenance resources
• Lead, inspire and develop high-performing operational teams
• Contribute to medium-term planning and ensure the maintenance budget
• Manage timetable and maintenance program review, construction and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with European directives and specifications for railway operation and maintenance
• Support the acquisition process of new railway OT tools and softwareManage all network operations control and maintenance activities encompassing:
• Supervisory control of the operational control, traction power electrical and mechanical systems,
• Develop and implement first-line responses to concerns regarding the condition of fixed asset,
• Manage all matters concerning monitoring and administration of train crew shifts,
• Dispatch staff to respond to each incident,
• Monitor all station operations areas.
• Manage stakeholders at national and international level

Qualifications:

• Successfully completed university degree in railway engineering or similar and relevant professional experience in a comparable, complex role,
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar tasks,
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in leadership,
• Experience in medium-term and investment planning for railroad infrastructure,
• You impress with your impartial moderation skills and intercultural sensitivity,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
• Fluency in English mandatory; German and Greek would be an advantage,
• Familiarity with Greek administrative business standards.