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Head of R&D Data Solutions (all genders)

Posted Oct 16, 2026

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FREQUENTIS COMSOFT GmbH

Karlsruhe

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Job Introduction

Even though we maintain our feet on the ground, our second home will always remain in the sky. As a medium-sized IT company situated in Karlsruhe Germany, developing tailored solutions for global air traffic control authorities is our forte. Our contribution to Flight security, can be found in our systems that operate at various flight control centres and airports, located in more than 80 countries of the world. FREQUENTIS COMSOFT is part of the successful Frequentis group, situated in Vienna, Austria.

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Head of R&D Data Solutions (all genders)

Data Solutions

KARLSRUHE | FROM NOW ON | FULL TIME

Our Values

At Frequentis Comsoft, we are convinced that people deliver their best results when working in a company that suits them. Our employees all want to make a difference and to take responsibility for their work. We also firmly believe that as a company, we are stronger when people from diverse backgrounds actively contribute to the business. In addition to professional qualifications, we rely on good ideas, commitment and personal responsibility. We are always seeking bright minds, experts and lateral thinkers of every type, all of whom share an enthusiasm for making global air traffic even safer.

Key Tasks

Lead and develop assigned R&D teams in alignment with corporate strategy and business objectives.
Translate product and technology strategies into actionable development plans and ensure successful execution.
Consolidate leadership responsibilities across the R&D organization to improve efficiency and accountability.
Take centralized ownership of EASA and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) product requirements and ensure compliance.
Manage resources, budgets, competencies, risks, and escalations across multiple development initiatives.

Ensure delivery capability for product development, releases, product roadmaps, and customer project support.

Drive agile development processes and promote continuous improvement across teams.

Advance customer- and market-oriented test automation strategies to improve quality and delivery performance.

Reduce operational workload for Team Leads and Product Management by assuming overarching coordination responsibilities.

Strengthen collaboration and communication with Project Management, Service, Quality Management, and Group Governance stakeholders.

Foster a culture of quality, safety, security, regulatory compliance, and engineering excellence.

Challenge existing processes and drive innovation to enhance products, capabilities, and organizational performance

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of professional experience in software development, system development, or R&D environments.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a senior management role with responsibility for multiple teams or functions.
Proven experience leading international and cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of software development methodologies, agile frameworks, and modern engineering practices.
Experience managing product development lifecycles, roadmaps, releases, and resource planning.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks, ideally including EASA requirements and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to align diverse interests across functions and organizational levels.
Excellent risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills in English; German is an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and successfully drive organizational and technological change.

Flexible, family friendly working hours
Lively, open culture
Permanent employment contracts
International career opportunities
Company gym
Offices with max. 4 people
Rooftop terrace
Free beverages
Corporate events
Easy access to public transport
Home Office

Your individual salary is based on your professional experience and qualifications and is part of our attractive total package.

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FREQUENTIS COMSOFT GmbH

www.frequentis.com/en

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

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Employer: FREQUENTIS COMSOFT GmbH
Role: Head of R&D Data Solutions (all genders)
City: Karlsruhe
Work mode: not stated
Language: English
Seniority: not stated
Posted: Oct 16, 2026
Source: StepStone

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