Senior Technical Manager (m/f/d) FlixTrain
FlixBus
IT
Berlin, Germany
Posted on Dec 21, 2024
We're looking for a motivated and driven Senior Technical Manager (m/f/d) to lead critical technical initiatives, ensuring seamless connectivity and supporting innovative developments within our network and hardware ecosystems on our trains. This role bridges the gap between software development, rolling stock engineering, and operational excellence to ultimately enhance customer experience.
Your Tasks – Paint the world green
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for all WiFi, network, hardware and mobile device topics on board of our trains, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
- Monitor the performance of our on-board technology to ensure smooth operations and a reliable travel experience.
- Collaborate on cross-functional projects to improve network performance and connectivity, to enhance future setup of our mobile devices or our Rolling Stock or to optimize costs and similar.
- Train and mentor engineering and operational teams on network troubleshooting and best practices to maintain operational excellence.
- Define technical specifications for onboard technology as well as network set-up to meet FlixTrain's requirements and ensure feasible interfaces to the rolling stock, which enables reliability and scalability.
- Define test scenarios and carry out functional tests and validations, particularly at the interface with customers and certifiers.
- You actively participate in the design and revision process with manufacturers and sub-suppliers of such.
- Maintain documentation and standards of our onboard technology solutions.
- Stay at the forefront of technological advancements, evaluating emerging trends like 5G and IoT for their potential impact.
Your Profile – Ready to drive innovation
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience in network architecture, WiFi systems, or (mobile) device management, preferably in the field of rolling stock engineering
- Advanced problem-solving skills with experience troubleshooting complex network systems.
- Strong project management capabilities and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- As a plus, you have experience in working with system suppliers for rolling stock and understand contractual, technical and regulatory aspects of the rail industry.
- Fluency in English and German is required.
Our Perks – More than just a job
- You have an impact. With innovation and smart technology, we are creating the easiest way to travel. We want your ideas and give you autonomy to make them reality.
- Flix is flexible. Organize your own schedule with trust-based hours and up to 60 days of working from (m)anywhere. We are an office-first company, and we encourage all employees to come regularly to their local office.
- Travelling is our passion. Discover the world with your free Flix rides and bring along your friends and family for half price.
- Teamwork makes the dream work. Our FlixTeam has people from over 80 different nations. We work in a multicultural environment where we can challenge and support each other.
- We're not only green in color. We’re building for the long term, and that means protecting our planet. We constantly test new green technologies and compensate for the CO2 after all our business travel since 2018.
- Your well-being is important to us. To treat your mind and body we will give you a competitive paid time off package, mental health support including 1:1 consultations with a psychologist, and a neat discount on UrbanSportsClub memberships.
Want to rewrite the history of mobility with us? Then join our ride and apply now. We're excited to hear from you! We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
About Flix
We are a global mobility provider with headquarters in Europe and the United States. Since 2013, we have changed the way millions of people have traveled, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and eco-friendly travel. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, we have quickly established one of the largest long-distance mobility networks in the world – and our journey has just begun.
Flix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), national, social or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, competence and merit.
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