Head of Traffic Management - BLT

Head of Traffic Management

Oberwil

80% - 100%

by arrangement

BLT – We move forward.

BLT is a modern, privately managed Swiss mobility provider. With our 550 employees, we want to inspire people for public mobility – with excellent service and innovative solutions, with humanity and empathy. More than 150,000 customers use our tram, bus, and train services daily. Using smart technologies, we connect classic public transport with sharing offers like Pick-e-Bike.

Your tasks

• Management of the traffic management department with around ten specialists in the areas of timetable planning, service planning, construction site coordination, and traffic control
• Coordination and implementation of the annual timetable planning as well as planning of special timetables for major events, events, and construction sites throughout the BLT line network
• Responsibility for the strategic further development of the public transport offer, especially in the area of regional passenger transport (RPV) as well as special lines and major events
• Development and implementation of service planning within the framework of service contracts, including determination of vehicle types, connection assurance, frequencies, and stop nodes
• Responsibility for planning, coordination, and communication regarding construction sites in the line network, including timetable adjustments and passenger information
• Optimization of operational processes as well as management of strategic projects in traffic management on behalf of the COO
• Representation of company interests in political procedures and active shaping of the public transport offer in cooperation with cantons and municipalities

Your profile

• Completed basic training with further education as a public transport manager, technician, public transport specialist, or traffic engineer, or alternatively a completed degree in a comparable field
• Several years of professional experience and good knowledge of public transport in Switzerland, ideally in the areas of RPV, service design, timetable management, traffic planning, service agreements, and ordered systems
• Leadership experience in a comparable role with a positive leadership understanding based on empowerment, teamwork, and a "we move forward" mentality
• Very good communication skills, flawless German skills, and enjoyment or experience in working with authorities, associations, and political bodies
• Good network and anchoring in the Basel-Landschaft region
• Very high IT affinity including good knowledge of MS Office package, as well as IVU-Plan is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills, structured working method, and resilience

We offer

• Varied and responsible work in a lively, agile environment
• Collegial working atmosphere and great impact in everyday life
• Interesting training and development opportunities as well as modern employment conditions and remuneration
• Free travel on the BLT and BVB network
• 25 - 33 vacation days (age-dependent)
• Additional family, child, and education allowances
• Free half-fare travelcard and other discounts in public transport
• Free use of Pick-e-Bike
• E-charging stations at cost price
• Discounted offers for leisure and sports
• Further attractive employment conditions

Only direct applications will be considered for this position. We look forward to your online application!