Director of Passenger Information Systems Practice

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Job Summary: Practice Leader (Business Unit) responsible for leading the Transport Information Systems area, managing business, projects, and team. Key Highlights: 1. Lead a strategic practice in a growth-oriented environment 2. Participate in flagship projects in transportation and retail 3. Flexible work model and career development plan within the Inetum Group **Company Description** *We are an international, agile digital consulting firm. In the era of post-digital transformation, we strive to enable each of our 28,000 professionals to continuously renew themselves while positively living their own digital flow.* *Each professional can design their career path according to personal preferences, co-create with clients to practically build a more positive world, innovate across all 27 countries, and balance professional career with personal well-being.* *We are proud to have been certified Top Employer Europe 2024.* *With its multi-expert profile, Inetum offers clients a unique combination of proximity, sector-specific organization, and cutting-edge solutions. Present in over 27 countries, the Group employs nearly 28,000 people and generated revenues of €2.4 billion in 2022.* **Job Description** At Inetum, we are seeking a **Practice Leader (Business Unit)** to lead our **Transport Information Systems** practice, specializing in the design, supply, and operation of **hardware** and **software** solutions for transportation sector clients (AENA, Metro, RENFE, EMT) and **retail** sector clients (El Corte Inglés, major retail chains, etc.). The professional will be responsible for **end-to-end business management**, covering profit-and-loss accountability, project execution, team management, and development of new commercial opportunities within a continuously evolving technological landscape. **Key Responsibilities** **Business Management** * Full accountability for the practice’s **Profit & Loss (P&L)**. * Planning, monitoring, and tracking of **Direct Margin**, operational costs, and financial KPIs. * Preparation of forecasts for **production, revenue, and margins**. * Identification of economic and operational risks, along with implementation of corrective actions. **Team Management and Leadership** * Leadership and development of the practice team: + Project Managers + Execution Coordinators + Engineers, technicians, and operational staff * Ensuring high-quality project delivery and appropriate resource allocation. * Coaching and performance evaluation of team members, driving training and development plans. **Operational Project Oversight** * Oversight of the full delivery lifecycle: design, planning, deployment, integration, commissioning, and support. * Ensuring compliance with standards, timelines, budgets, and contractual requirements. * High-level client engagement with strategic transportation and retail clients. **Business Development and Client Relationship Management** * Identification of **new business opportunities** in transportation, mobility, ticketing, validation, access control, and retail solutions. * Collaboration with Pre-sales and Commercial teams in preparing proposals, technical offers, and deal closures. * Strategic client account management to ensure growth, contract renewals, and service expansions. * Participation in committees, public tenders, and complex competitive processes. **Requirements** **Candidate Profile Requirements** **Education** * Engineering degree (Telecommunications, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering) or equivalent. * Postgraduate studies in project management or business administration (MBA, PMP, ITIL, etc.) are valued. **Experience** * Minimum **7–10 years** in technology environments, transportation systems, HW/SW integration, or industrial solutions. * Demonstrable experience in **team leadership** and **management of business units or highly complex projects**. * Familiarity with clients in the transportation ecosystem (AENA, Metro, EMT, RENFE…) or retail sector. **Key Competencies** * Strategic vision and business orientation. * Leadership and management of multidisciplinary teams. * Strong analytical capability to manage P&L and margins. * Excellent communication and negotiation skills. * Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines. **Additional Information** **What We Offer** * Opportunity to lead a strategic practice within a growth-oriented environment. * Participation in flagship projects in transportation and retail. * Multidisciplinary team and autonomy to develop the business unit. * Flexible work model and career development plan within the Inetum Group.