Head of T&Q - Global Highrise (d/f/m)

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical and disciplinary leader of global testing and qualification activities within the Highrise Product Development Center (PDC), ensuring product quality through effective team management and strategic decision-making.
• Lead international testing and qualification teams across Deutschland, China, Korea und die USA, fostering a collaborative and performance‑oriented environment that encourages best‑practice sharing.
• Collaborate closely with global development departments to target qualification of Highrise products, optimizing the development process and reducing time to market.
• Own global reporting and stakeholder management for all T&Q activities, acting as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to maintain transparency and traceability.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations in operations and products, training teams on safety aspects and implementing industry best practices.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in an international setting, preferably in the elevator industry or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of the elevator industry, with experience in highrise systems considered an advantage.
• Solution‑oriented mindset, capable of analyzing complex problems and developing proactive solutions.
• Excellent English skills; additional language skills are desirable, enabling effective communication with diverse teams.
• High cultural sensitivity and awareness for successful global collaboration.
• Readiness to travel regularly to international locations.

Benefits

• Health and safety – Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.
• Flexibility – Flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options.
• Compensation & pension – Competitive compensation following collective agreements, with pension support.
• Collaboration & diversity – Collegiality, respect, and appreciation for all.
• Development – Individual support, training, and education programs for professional and personal growth.
• Creative leeway – Environment to try new solutions in a no‑blame culture.
• Sustainability – Responsible and environmentally aware actions.
• Work environment – Modern workplaces, IT equipment, subsidised lunch, free parking, and discounted public transport tickets.

Company

TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering from design to installation and maintenance on any brand of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts, and home elevators – any place and any time. Our digital solutions like AGILE and the IoT platform, MAX, break none of the limits to urban mobility. TKE became independent after separating from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. In fiscal year 2023/2024, the company achieved sales of €9.3 billion. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centres worldwide, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.

Contact

Please apply online in English, including your notice period and salary expectation based on a regular 40 hour work week.