MAIN ACTIVITIES AND MISSIONS
Reports to the Regional / Operations Director for Europe, depending on the final organization structure.
▬ The General Manager is the executive leader of EGIS Operations Austria GmbH and is accountable for the overall performance, profitability, governance and sustainable operation of the Austrian motorway operations and maintenance business.
▬ Leading a multidisciplinary organization in Austria, the General Manager oversees all business functions, including Operations & Maintenance, Finance, Human Resources, Legal & Compliance, HSE, Quality, Asset Management, Facilities / Equipment Management, Procurement and Commercial activities.
▬ Acting as the company's legal representative where applicable, the General Manager serves as the primary interface with shareholders, concession partners, ASFINAG and relevant public authorities, regulators, emergency services, local communities, subcontractors and strategic partners.
Strategic Leadership
▬ Define and execute the company's strategic and operational roadmap for the Austrian project.
▬ Deliver business objectives in accordance with shareholder expectations, concession requirements and Egis governance standards.
▬ Build a high-performance leadership culture across all departments, with clear accountability and strong collaboration with the concession company and client stakeholders.
▬ Lead organizational development, continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.
Operations & Asset Management
▬ Ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted operation of the motorway and expressway infrastructure under the company's responsibility.
▬ Monitor operational KPIs, service quality, road user safety, response times, customer satisfaction and asset availability.
▬ Drive operational excellence through preventive and predictive maintenance, winter service readiness, digitalization, process optimization and robust subcontractor management.
▬ Ensure business continuity, incident response and crisis management preparedness in coordination with the relevant Austrian authorities and emergency services.
▬ Maintain lifecycle asset performance and contribute to long-term maintenance and renewal planning.
Financial & Commercial Performance
▬ Deliver annual budget, EBITDA, cash flow and operational efficiency objectives.
▬ Optimize operational costs while maintaining contractual service levels, safety and asset quality.
▬ Approve and monitor investment plans, equipment strategy and capital expenditure within delegated authority.
▬ Manage commercial performance under PPP / operating agreements, including availability, performance deductions, variations and claims where applicable.
Governance, Compliance & HSE
▬ Ensure full compliance with operating agreements, Austrian statutory requirements, road safety obligations, corporate governance standards and Egis policies.
▬ Maintain robust internal controls, risk management, quality, environmental and compliance frameworks.
▬ Promote the highest standards of ethics, transparency, safety leadership and environmental responsibility.
▬ Ensure compliance with Austrian labour, HSE and road operations regulations, supported by competent specialist functions.
Stakeholder Management
▬ Represent EGIS Operations Austria GmbH before shareholders, concession partners, ASFINAG, public authorities and regulators.
▬ Maintain strong relationships with municipalities, emergency services, subcontractors, suppliers, local communities and strategic partners.
▬ Lead negotiations on contractual, regulatory, operational and commercial matters.
▬ Act as a credible senior representative of Egis in Austria and contribute to the development of future opportunities in the region.
People Leadership
▬ Lead, coach and develop the Executive Leadership Team and key operational managers.
▬ Foster a strong culture of accountability, safety, inclusion, customer focus and continuous improvement.
▬ Drive succession planning, talent development and workforce planning for critical operational roles.
▬ Ensure constructive employee relations and effective communication in a multicultural environment.