Head of Airline Transformation Strategy (m/f/d)

Lufthansa; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global airline in Frankfurt is seeking an experienced professional to drive and steer the strategic airline transformation roadmap. This role focuses on enhancing revenue streams and fostering a culture of innovation and agility across teams. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience in airline or digital transformation and possess strong leadership skills. Fluency in English is required, with additional language skills being advantageous. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead significant change in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in airline, consulting, or digital transformation roles.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale change initiatives.
• Fluent in English; German and other languages are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Develop & steer the airline transformation roadmap with a focus on digitalization.
• Lead cross-functional airline transformation projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation & agility.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital transformation

AI understanding

Communication

Intercultural competence

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

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Tasks

• Develop & steer the Lufthansa Group’s strategic airline transformation roadmap, with a focus on new revenue streams, digitalization, AI adoption & new business models
• Lead selected cross-functional airline transformation projects
• Foster a culture of innovation & agility, enabling teams to adapt to new technologies & ways of working
• Act as a central interface & bundler between executive leadership, business units & technology partners
• Identify, evaluate & foster the implementation of solutions across commercial, operational & customer-facing domains
• Establish KPIs & strategic monitoring to track progress on the transformation roadmap
• Continuously analyze industry trends, regulatory developments & emerging technologies
• Support the commercialization of new digital & AI-enabled products and services
• Define the future end-to-end process from an airline retail perspective
• Drive & ensure the development of key initiatives from the transformation roadmap
• Facilitate close collaboration between commercial, operational & IT teams

Requirements

• Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
• +8 years’ experience in airline, consulting, or digital transformation roles, with a proven track record in leading large-scale change
• Deep understanding of AI, digitalization, and their impact on business models
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High intercultural competence and experience in international environments
• Fluent in English; German and other languages are an advantage