Head of Product Development (w/m/d)
Core
Lead multidisciplinary engineering organization to develop, maintain, and evolve safety-critical railway technologies and cloud-native platforms for rail operators across Austria, Hungary, and the Balkan region.
Role type
Senior leadership (Head of Product Development)
Builds
Railway signaling systems, traffic management systems, cloud-native platforms, and engineering toolchains
Domain
Railway technology, safety-critical systems, cloud infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic product development, multidisciplinary team leadership, safety-critical engineering, cloud architecture, system integration, cybersecurity, organizational transformation
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated industries (railway, aerospace, automotive), modern software engineering practices, talent management
Technologies
Cloud-native platforms, European Train Control System (ETCS), Electronic interlockings, Operation Control Centers, cybersecurity frameworks
Responsibilities
Define and execute product development strategy, lead multicultural engineering teams, ensure compliance with safety regulations, oversee budgeting and resource planning, drive modernization of legacy systems, foster collaboration with customers and certification bodies
Seniority
Senior, executive leadership