Digital Innovation Manager (m/w/d)

• Job-ID: V000010967
• Location: Zeltweg
• Start date: ehestmöglich
• Working Hours: Full-time
• Employee Referral Program: yes

Introduction

voestalpine Railway Systems is the global leader in system solutions for railway infrastructure, offering high-quality products, logistics, and services for rail, turnout, signaling, and monitoring applications.

With fully integrated material expertise and an industrial value chain that goes beyond steel, voestalpine is uniquely positioned to understand the interdependencies of track components. This knowledge enables us to optimize the system's lifecycle costs. Through intelligent digital solutions, we lay the foundation for modern track management in line with our brand promise: "Performance on Track(R)."

For more information about the company, please visit our website: https://www.voestalpine.com/railway-systems/en/

Job description

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a digitalization roadmap aligned with organizational goals
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI, RPA, IoT, data analytics) relevant to the business domain

Process Optimization:

• Analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation and digital enhancement
• Implement AI-driven solutions to improve decision-making, reduce manual effort, and increase throughput

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with IT, operations, and business units to ensure seamless integration of digital tools
• Support functional areas in realizing AI and digitalization projects from concept to deployment

Change Management & Communication:

• Promote a digital culture across the organization through training, workshops, and internal communication
• Act as a change agent to foster adoption and engagement with new technologies

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure digital initiatives comply with data protection, cybersecurity, and industry regulations
• Establish KPIs to measure the impact and ROI of digitalization efforts

What we offer

Compensation and Benefits: The minimum salary for this position, as stipulated by the collective agreement, is EUR 3,728.36 gross (paid 14 times per year). The actual compensation depends on the candidate's qualifications and professional experience.

voestalpine offers its employees an attractive and appreciative working environment: We provide a comprehensive onboarding process, regular training opportunities, flexible working time models, and annual performance reviews between employees and their managers.

Employees also benefit from numerous discounts with various retail partners. In addition, when business performance is strong, all employees receive an annual success bonus.

One of our most valued benefits is the voestalpine employee shareholding scheme: Through this program, our employees hold a stake in the company and currently own around 14% of the shares.

voestalpine's position today as a leading steel and technology group is thanks to its approximately 49,700 employees. We are continuously working to create a modern work environment that values diversity, equal opportunity, and a passion for innovation.

We look forward to receiving your application!

• Training and education
• Company pension
• Food allowance
• Flexible work hours
• Health measures
• Beverages
• Good transportation access
• Cafeteria
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee events
• Employee bonuses
• Employee benefits
• Employee participation
• Parking space
• Sports and fitness programs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Several years of relevant work experience, demonstrated through digitalization and digitization projects
• Strong understanding of domain-specific tools and technologies (e.g., machine learning platforms, ERP systems, low-code platforms)
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Preferred Skills:

• Relevant certifications in AI, digital transformation, or process management (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, PMP); familiarity with agile methods and design thinking
• Experience with tools such as Power BI, Python, TensorFlow, UiPath, or similar technologies
• Strong skills in managing projects and engaging with stakeholders effectively
• Excellent analytical thinking and a structured, detail-oriented approach to solving complex problems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; proactive, curious, and eager to learn
• Business-level proficiency in German and English

Contact & Application

Information about the application process can be found on the first page of the application form and in the "Application FAQs" section".

We recommend using our online application form. With the integrated "CV parsing tool," your application will be processed even faster - it allows you to pre-fill parts of the form using the information from your résumé.

Recruiter:
Darko Preloznik
+43 50304 15 72651

Hiring Manager:
Andreas Rath
+43 664 6158954

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