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

Lufthansa Group; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aviation group in Frankfurt is looking for a Transformation Manager to lead the strategic transformation roadmap focused on digitalization and new revenue streams. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in airline or consulting roles, with a proven track record in driving large-scale change. Fluency in English is essential, while knowledge of German is an advantage. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of airline operations through innovation and strategy.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in airline, consulting, or digital transformation roles.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale transformational projects.
• Deep understanding of AI, digitalization, and their business impacts.

Aufgaben

• Develop and steer the airline transformation roadmap focusing on digitalization.
• Lead cross-functional projects within the airline.
• Establish KPIs to monitor progress on transformation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Intercultural competence

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field

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

About Deutsche Lufthansa AG

The Lufthansa Group is an aviation group with operations worldwide. It plays a leading role in its European home market. With 96,677 employees, the Lufthansa Group generated revenue of EUR 35,442m in the financial year 2023. Deutsche Lufthansa AG is organized into the business segments Network Airlines, Point‑to‑Point Airlines, the Aviation Services segment with the business segments Logistics, MRO and the other companies and Group functions.