Head of TRAKA DACH

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, who are the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we reimagine how people move through a safer, more open world with ease. If you’ve ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you’ve probably used one of our products or services. We have operations in over 70 countries, with over 63,000 colleagues around the world

Our expertise in customer journey mapping, innovation, and service design leads to the invention of new solutions that create value for our clients and exceptional experiences for their end users.  

We have an opportunity available in Traka Key & Asset Management for a Head of TRAKA DACH

Part of the Global Solutions division, the Key & Asset Management Business Area is known under the Traka and KEYper brands. Traka is a global leader in intelligent key and asset management, providing integrated solutions that help organisations control and protect critical assets. Our solutions combine hardware, software, and services to support sectors such as logistics, automotive, manufacturing, government, and critical infrastructure.

What you will do…

• Lead, develop and grow the Traka DACH organisation while fostering a high-performing, collaborative and customer-focused culture.
• Provide leadership and direction to the technical and operational teams.
• Ensure effective collaboration between Business Development, Technical Support, Service and Project Management.
• Take responsibility for the successful planning, execution and delivery of customer projects, ensuring quality, resource efficiency, on-time completion and customer satisfaction.
• Support the design and implementation of complex customer solutions in cooperation with customers, system integrators, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation of processes, structures and ways of working to support sustainable business growth.
• Monitor operational performance and implement initiatives to improve efficiency, service quality and scalability.
• Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, resource planning and capacity management.
• Collaborate closely with EMEIA teams across Product Management, Technical Support, Operations and other key functions.
• Act as the primary escalation point for technical, operational and organisational matters within the DACH region.

What we expect of you…

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a technical, engineering or business-related field.
• Several years of leadership experience within a technical B2B environment.
• Strong technical understanding, ideally within electronic security, access control, building automation, software-based solutions or comparable technologies.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and managing complex customer implementation projects.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical technical and operational solutions.
• Experience working with system integrators, installation partners and technical service providers.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational priorities, customer requirements and business objectives.
• Structured, pragmatic and hands-on approach with a strong focus on execution.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent German and English.
• Willingness to travel across the DACH region and internationally as required.

What you can expect from us…

• A senior leadership role with the mandate to build and scale a high‑potential business area.
• The strength and stability of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions.
• A premium technology portfolio with strong market demand.
• A collaborative environment with strong EMEIA support functions.
• Career‑development resources and opportunities for international growth.
• A valued-driven culture that empowers people to make an impact.

Application

We review applications continuously, so don’t wait.

We’re committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves thriving here. To protect your personal data, we do not review applications sent via email or post.

If you have questions about the role or the recruitment process, please contact Léa Rein, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Let’s create a safer and more open world — together.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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