DB Group Seeks New Rail Leader - Who's Up for the Challenge? - Job Vacancy: Railway Manager position within DB Group - Interested parties, apply now!
The German railway company, Deutsche Bahn (DB), is on the hunt for a new CEO to steer the company through its current operational challenges and spearhead a significant modernization and turnaround effort. The ideal candidate will be an experienced transport sector leader with strong managerial and political skills, capable of handling Deutsche Bahn's complex issues.
The qualifications for the role are clear. The new CEO must possess proven operational expertise in managing large, complex transport systems, strong political acumen to collaborate effectively with federal and state governments, labor unions, and EU regulators, and a clear vision for modernization, including priorities like digitization, sustainability, and infrastructure expansion. Effective crisis management skills are also essential to restore public trust, improve punctuality, and deliver rapid service improvements.
The successful candidate will also have the ability to bring fresh perspectives and drive organizational change, breaking entrenched structures that hinder innovation. Knowledge of track pricing, ETCS, and manual operation of a signal box in an emergency is preferred. A completed study in engineering sciences, business administration, or law is a must for the position.
The German government, Deutsche Bahn’s sole shareholder, is keen on appointing a leader capable of reversing the company's recent operational issues, poor punctuality, and infrastructure challenges amid financial losses cited as €1.8 billion in 2024 and a €760 million net loss in the first half of 2025.
The new CEO will have a great workplace in the Bahn Tower on the 17th floor with a panoramic view over Berlin. The job advertisement for the new CEO is a partner brand of stern.
The job entails restructuring the railway group, repairing the dilapidated rail network, driving new construction, and digitization. The CEO will ensure punctuality, cleanliness, and reliability of the trains. The applicant will be informed within seven days about the next steps, although delays are possible.
The remuneration for the new CEO cannot keep up with the private sector, but additional bonus payments are offered. The ideal candidate is a frequent rail user, with professional experience in infrastructure projects, the renovation and restructuring of a group, and leading a group with over 100,000 employees. Onboarding by the predecessor is possible, if desired.
The application process includes an option to apply with a chatbot within 4 minutes and an online form that takes 5 to 15 minutes. The start of work for the new CEO is as soon as possible, latest by 1 November 2025. The CEO will work out a leaner group structure, simplify decision-making paths, and reduce the board.
The DB Group is seeking a new CEO (m/f/d) in Berlin. The CEO will be a communication talent and implement the "Agenda for satisfied customers on the tracks" in a publicly effective manner. This is a job advertisement for the upcoming CEO change at Deutsche Bahn. The CEO will manage to complete complex construction projects (corridor renovations) on time and within the cost framework.
The new CEO will also be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the "Agenda for satisfied customers on the tracks", a plan aimed at improving customer satisfaction and service quality. The CEO will also be a communication talent, effectively communicating this agenda to the public.
Applicants have until the end of the application period to apply. The DB Group looks forward to receiving applications from suitable candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the railway industry.
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