Domain Owner

Eujobsalert; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 48.200 - 69.828; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Cologne, Germany, is seeking a Domain Owner to advance digital transformation across business and technology functions. You will lead process optimisation projects, implement standard digital technologies, and coordinate with stakeholders at multiple levels to ensure compliance and efficiency.

The role requires strong experience in business process design, enterprise architecture, and change management, with a focus on delivering measurable value

Qualifikationen

• University-level studies of at least 3 years in a relevant field (Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Organisational Development, Digital Transformation)
• Proven experience in managing organisational change initiatives related to digitalisation and technology-enabled ways of working
• Work experience in data modelling or related analysis is desirable

Aufgaben

• Drive EASA’s digitalisation initiatives within the assigned domain and ensure alignment with strategy and regulatory requirements
• Act as a trusted partner between business and technology functions to foster cross-department collaboration
• Analyse, optimise, standardise, and digitalise business processes across the organisation
• Lead lean process assessments and identify opportunities for automation and improvement
• Design, implement, and adopt modern digital solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and governance frameworks
• Develop robust business cases with cost-benefit analyses and implementation roadmaps
• Deliver measurable value by improving efficiency, compliance, and user experience

Kenntnisse

Business Process Design & Improvement

Change Management

Enterprise Architecture

IT System Development & Integration

Stakeholder Management

Ausbildung

Diploma in Business Administration/Information Systems/Engineering/Organisational Development/Digital Transformation

Jobbeschreibung

# Domain Owner - European Union Aviation Safety Agency (FGIV, Cologne)European Union Aviation Safety Agency EASA Cologne, Germany ### About European Union Aviation Safety AgencyEnsures the highest level of aviation safety in Europe through certification, regulation, and standardization.More about EASA on EU Jobs Alert → Grade FGIVContract Type Contract AgentSalary Range €4,449 - €5,034/monthDeadline 30 August 2026## About this positionThe summary below is published by **European Union Aviation Safety Agency** onthe official vacancy notice.Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile —follows further down the page.Type of Selection:ExternalContract Type:Contract agentSection:DT.1.2 - Digital Transformation SectionDeadline for application:30/08/2026 at 23:59 CESTExperience Level:ProfessionalApprox. number of candidates on reserve list:5Location:Cologne, GermanyMonthly gross compensation (€):4,319.72 - 6,256.88## Who we areEASA is the leading aviation authority in Europe. A career at EASA means contributing to our vision for an ever safer and greener civil aviation. As an EASA employee, you will be making a difference to the lives of about 500 million fellow Europeans: this is our shared purpose and it could be yours, too. From our headquarters in Cologne, Germany, you will work with top experts in a multicultural work environment.[Diversity and Inclusion](https://careers.easa.europa.eu/content/Diversity-and-Inclusion/?locale=en\_GB "Diversity and Inclusion") are part of our DNA and innovation is at the heart of what we do. We ensure that aviation is safe in all phases: beginning with the certification of the aircraft to the rules for the air operation and crew. For more information about the Agency please consult our[website](https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/home) and take a look at our[organisation structure](https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/the-agency/agency-organisation-structure).Are you interested to contribute to our mission? Then see below what it takes to accomplish the role.We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination. To further enhance the diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage applications from female candidates.## \*\*Job Overview\*\*As a trusted partner across different business and technology functions and units, advance EASA's digitalisation by jointly running process optimisation activities and implementing digital (standard) technologies, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of EASA's business processes. Drive change management activities associated with digitalisation initiatives, ensuring stakeholder engagement, user adoption, and the sustainable implementation of new processes and digital solutions.## \*\*Main Accountabilities\*\*\* Drive EASA’s digitalisation initiatives within the assigned domain, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, operational objectives, and regulatory requirements.\* Act as a trusted partner between business and technology functions, fostering strong collaboration across departments, operational units, and external stakeholders.\* Liaise across the organisation to analyse, optimise, standardise, and digitalise business processes.\* Conduct lean process assessments and operational reviews, challenging existing practices and identifying opportunities for simplification, automation, and continuous improvement.\* Facilitate the design, implementation, and adoption of modern digital solutions aligned with EASA’s standard technologies, enterprise architecture, and governance frameworks.\* Promote and enable effective cross-functional, cross-departmental, and vertical collaboration to ensure integrated and efficient operational delivery.\* Develop and support robust business cases, including value assessments, prioritisation criteria, cost-benefit analyses, and implementation roadmaps for digitalisation initiatives.\* Drive measurable value creation through digital transformation by improving operational efficiency, process effectiveness, compliance, user experience, and organisational performance.## \*\*Admission Criteria\*\*\*\*The following constitute eligibility and essential criteria for the role and for being admitted to the selection process. Candidates not fulfilling these criteria by the deadline for applications, will be excluded from the selection:\*\*\* Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union (at least level C1) and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the EU to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties (at least level B2). One of the required languages shall be English\*.\* Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.\* Completed university studies of at least 3 years, attested by a diploma in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Organisational Development, Public Administration, Digital Transformation, or other relevant fields related to business process optimisation and digitalisation.\* Proven experience in managing organisational change initiatives related to digitalisation and technology-enabled ways of working.\* Work experience in data modelling, with the ability to analyse, design, and explain data models through practical examples.\*\*The following constitute advantageous criteria for the role. Candidates not fulfilling these criteria will not be excluded from the selection process:\*\*\* Practical experience in Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) and/ or Decision Model and Notation (DMN) in operational or transformation environments, including practical modelling and/ or implementation activities.\* Experience in change management\* Experience in the aviation sector.\* Experience with EU institutions.\_[\*] English oral and written skills will be assessed throughout the assessment phase. Mother tongue English speakers will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of a second EU language. Further language assessment may be organised, where necessary, to verify compliance with the requirement to demonstrate knowledge of two EU languages.\_## \*\*Selection Criteria\*\*The selection process is based on the assessment of the professional skills and competences listed below.While these are considered essential for performing the role effectively, candidates who do not meet all criteria may still be considered.## \*\*Professional Skills\*\*Business Process Design & ImprovementChange ManagementEnterprise Achitecture / Information ArchitectureEnterprise Achitecture / Business ArchitectureIT System Development & IntegrationStakeholder Management## \*\*Behavioural Competences\*\*Problem SolvingFlexibility & Change AdaptabilityCommunicationTeamworkStakeholder Orientation## \*\*Mandatory Pre-Employment Requirements\*\*\*\*Prior to recruitment, you will be requested to demonstrate that you:\*\*\* Are entitled to the full rights as a citizen.\* Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service.\* Meet the character requirements for the duties involved (you will be asked to provide a police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record) .\* Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post (you will be asked to undergo a medical examination in a centre indicated by EASA).## \*\*Condition of employment\*\*\*\*Contract:\*\* 3 years contract as Contract Agent 3 (a) with possibility of extension.\*\*Working hours:\*\* 40 hrs per week (on a full-time working pattern). Flexible working arrangements.\*\*Salary:\*\* Basic salary: between 4.319,72 € - 6.256,88 € depending on work experience. Additional allowances depending on personal situation.\*\*Location:\*\* Cologne, Germany (relocation is required). ## Position detailsReference: EASA/FGIV/2026/1033Vacancy Notice: Download PDFLast Verified: 17 July 2026## Position overviewThis is the official EU Careers listing for **Domain Owner** at EASA based in Cologne at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is EASA/FGIV/2026/1033. The role falls under the Information Technology domain.Type of Selection:ExternalContract Type:Contract agentSection:DT.1.2 - Digital Transformation SectionDeadline for application:30/08/2026 at 23:59 CESTExperience Level:ProfessionalApprox. number of candidates on reserve list:5Location:Cologne, GermanyMonthly gross compensation (€):4,319.72 - 6,256.88## Who we areEASA is the leading aviation authority in Europe. A career at EASA means contributing to our vision for an ever safer and greener civil aviation. As an EASA employee, you will be making a difference to the lives of about 500 million fellow Europeans: this is our shared purpose and it could be yours, too. From our headquarters in Cologne, Germany, you will work with top experts in a multicultural work environment.[Diversity and Inclusion](https://careers.easa.europa.eu/content/Diversity-and-Inclusion/?locale=en\_GB "Diversity and Inclusion") are part of our DNA and innovation is at the heart of what we do. We ensure that aviation is safe in all phases: beginning with the certification of the aircraft to the rules for the air operation and crew. For more information about the Agency please consult our[website](https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/home) and take a look at our[organisation structure](https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/the-agency/agency-organisation-structure).Are you interested to contribute to our mission? Then see below what it takes to accomplish the role.We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination. To further enhance the diversity of our workforce, we particularly encourage applications from female candidates.## **Job Overview**As a trusted partner across different business and technology functions and units, advance EASA's digitalisation by jointly running process optimisation activities and implementing digital (standard) technologies, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of EASA's business processes. Drive change management activities associated with digitalisation initiatives, ensuring stakeholder engagement, user adoption, and the sustainable implementation of new processes and digital solutions.## **Main Accountabilities**\* Drive EASA’s digitalisation initiatives within the assigned domain, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, operational objectives, and regulatory requirements.\* Act as a trusted partner between business and technology functions, fostering strong collaboration across departments, operational units, and external stakeholders.\* Liaise across the organisation to analyse, optimise, standardise, and digitalise business processes.\* Conduct lean process assessments and operational reviews, challenging existing practices and identifying opportunities for simplification, automation, and continuous improvement.\* Facilitate the design, implementation, and adoption of modern digital solutions aligned with EASA’s standard technologies, enterprise architecture, and governance frameworks.\* Promote and enable effective cross-functional, cross-departmental, and vertical collaboration to ensure integrated and efficient operational delivery.\* Develop and support robust business cases, including value assessments, prioritisation criteria, cost-benefit analyses, and implementation roadmaps for digitalisation initiatives.\* Drive measurable value creation through digital transformation by improving operational efficiency, process effectiveness, compliance, user experience, and organisational performance.## **Admission Criteria****The following constitute eligibility and essential criteria for the role and for being admitted to the selection process. Candidates not fulfilling these criteria by the deadline for applications, will be excluded from the selection:**\* Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union (at least level C1) and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the EU to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties (at least level B2). One of the required languages shall be English\*.\* Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.\* Completed university studies of at least 3 years, attested by a diploma in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Organisational Development, Public Administration, Digital Transformation, or other relevant fields related to business process optimisation and digitalisation.\* Proven experience in managing organisational change initiatives related to digitalisation and technology-enabled ways of working.\* Work experience in data modelling, with the ability to analyse, design, and explain data models through practical examples.**The following constitute advantageous criteria for the role. Candidates not fulfilling these criteria will not be excluded from the selection process:**\* Practical experience in Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) and/ or Decision Model and Notation (DMN) in operational or transformation environments, including practical modelling and/ or implementation activities.\* Experience in change management\* Experience in the aviation sector.\* Experience with EU institutions.\_[\*] English oral and written skills will be assessed throughout the assessment phase. Mother tongue English speakers will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of a second EU language. Further language assessment may be organised, where necessary, to verify compliance with the requirement to demonstrate knowledge of two EU languages.\_## **Selection Criteria**The selection process is based on the assessment of the professional skills and competences listed below.While these are considered essential for performing the role effectively, candidates who do not meet all criteria may still be considered.## **Professional Skills**Business Process Design & ImprovementChange ManagementEnterprise Achitecture / Information ArchitectureEnterprise Achitecture / Business ArchitectureIT System Development & IntegrationStakeholder Management## **Behavioural Competences**Problem SolvingFlexibility & Change AdaptabilityCommunicationTeamworkStakeholder Orientation## **Mandatory Pre-Employment Requirements****Prior to recruitment, you will be requested to demonstrate that you:**\* Are entitled to the full rights as a citizen.\* Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service.\* Meet the character requirements for the duties involved (you will be asked to provide a police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record) .\* Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post (you will be asked to undergo a medical examination in a centre indicated by EASA).## **Condition of employment****Contract:** 3 years contract as Contract Agent 3 (a) with possibility of extension.**Working hours:** 40 hrs per week (on a full-time working pattern). Flexible working arrangements.**Salary:** Basic salary: between 4.319,72 € - 6.256,88 € depending on work experience. Additional allowances depending on personal situation.**Location:** Cologne, Germany (relocation is required).