Platform Lead (M/F/D)
I am a Platform Lead.
What is your superpower?
As a Platform Lead, I am a key player in building up and representing a strong internal and external tech community. By bundling digital competencies within the Lufthansa Group and accelerating delivery, the Digital Hangar aims to increase customer satisfaction by further digitizing, harmonizing and interconnecting the customer travel experience. One of our focus areas is the representation of the tech community and any tech-related content as part of the overall Digital Hangar Marketing & Communication to attract external tech talent and foster tech understanding internally.
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What I’ll do.
- I form a dual leadership with the Platform Lead Digital Platforms and jointly manage our platforms in a strategic way
- I provide leadership and guidance to the IT platforms teams of Digital Hangar
- I develop strategies for the IT platforms, including hardware, software, and network infrastructure which are aligned with overall tech strategy and the Digital Hangar objectives
- I manage the design, development, and deployment of IT platforms
- I ensure that the company’s IT platforms are secure, reliable, and scalable and that teams adhere to the IT governance, compliance and security standards
- I create and implement an overall roadmap of platform capabilities based on the alignment with product management and software engineering based on our objectives
- I manage the budget and resources of the IT platform department
- I manage the vendor relationship in close collaboration with procurement and sourcing functions and ensure that all contracts and agreements are in place
- I oversee the troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues related to IT infrastructure and IT platforms
- I develop and maintain IT documentation and procedures
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What I’ll need.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience with large cross-functional and intercultural teams in a scaled agile environment
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in delivering strategic products to organizations (e.g., as product or portfolio manager)
- Strong ability to structure complex issues, prioritize accordingly and facilitate between different parties
- Strong communication skills and can easily facilitate discussions and analyses between different stakeholders and teams
- Senior-level experience in leading, motivating, coaching, and developing people and teams, as well as practical knowledge of coaching tools in team management
- A desire and openness to learning and continuous improvement, both of myself and my team members
- Knowledge of software-development processes, dependencies, and digital products, as well as methodologies and frameworks like SAFe, Scrum, Kanban and OKRs
- Willingness to expand my comfort zone by sometimes leaving it
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Who I am.
- Self-starter – I don’t wait for others to get started. My self-driven attitude is my natural energy booster
- People person – I enjoy a diverse portfolio of people around me, and excel in communicating effectively while maintaining close relationships
- Curious – When I engage with something new, I am eager to quickly understand and structure it clearly, both for my own personal understanding and for the people around me
- Inventor – I am excited about the opportunity to break new ground by generating creative ideas and bringing them into action in a fast-changing environment
- Brave – No matter how complex the situation is, my strength to experiment with different solutions and to learn continuously from the feedback
- Travel Enthusiast – I love to take a huge part in making the travel experience of Lufthansa Group’s customers as smooth as possible
It’s not just a job. It’s a package of so much more.
Flight Benefits
that enable me to fly around the world with friends and family in Lufthansa Group Airlines.
Coaching
from my team lead and peers, incl. mentoring and an individual development plan.
Relocation Package
For me and my family, incl. support in visa and official matters.
Hybrid work
gives me flexibility to create my workday however it fits my needs – at the office with my teammates or at home.
Unique atmosphere
In the greatest team, with a start-up spirit, integrated into the largest European airline group to revolutionize travel.
Employee benefits
attractive benefits from a partner network with >15 partners for discounts, memberships and much more.
