Head of Media Production and Software Planning (m/f/d)

We are MDR.

As the largest media company in Central Germany, we stand for independent, diverse online, TV, and radio programming—and for a unique, vibrant sense of community. Around 4,000 colleagues from all departments give their best every day to ensure our continuous growth. Our shared goal: an engaging lineup that reflects the full diversity of our region, sets innovative trends with our own original formats, and continually opens new avenues for democratic discourse.
Would you like to contribute your skills and expertise to our team? We are currently seeking you to join the Operations Management, Media Infrastructure and Production Division as

Head of Media Production and Software Planning (m/f/d)

Job Title (according to collective bargaining agreement): Senior Manager (m/f/d)

Work Location: Leipzig
Permanent position
Full-time

Your role as Head of Media Production and Software Planning (m/f/d):

• Supervising a team of approximately 20 employees
• Guidance and technical support for employees in the implementation of projects
• Merging the planning departments for media production and custom software to establish and develop a joint department
• Responsibility for medium- and long-term technological strategy development in collaboration with senior management and investors, including supporting the investor divisions in investment planning
• Management and oversight of project implementation, including EU procurement procedures
• Budget planning and accountability
• Collaborating with service providers as partners, including managing them at the executive level
• Representing MDR in ARD working groups

Your professional and personal profile:

Do you identify with MDR’s values and are you eager to actively help shape our work environment? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A college degree in media informatics, media technology, computer science, or a comparable field
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience or knowledge and skills acquired through at least 4 years of comparable professional experience in the broadcast/software sector
• Technical background in IT with a focus on software development projects and/or in the broadcast sector with a focus on planning or operations

Ideally, you’ll also have the following qualifications and qualities:

• Technical and managerial leadership experience
• Experience in project management, project steering, and project controlling using both the waterfall model and agile methodologies
• Experience with large-scale software and/or broadcast projects
• Practical IT and technology background, technical aptitude, and interest in new developments
• Interest in strategic planning and technology development
• Experience in establishing, developing, and leading agile, cross-functional teams
• Ability to work well in a team, empathy, and strong communication skills at all levels of the organization and when interacting with partners and service providers
• Organizational and coordination skills in the complex MDR environment
• Proficiency in German for comprehensive internal and external communication, as well as strong written and spoken English skills

What we offer:

We are a strong community—and we do everything we can to ensure that our employees feel at home with us, both now and in the future, can contribute new ideas, and can realize their personal vision.

• Competitive compensation: transparent, collectively bargained salaries—including an annual vacation bonus.
• Work-life balance: through flexible work arrangements such as flex time and part-time work that best align your preferences with our needs.
• Remote work: from home or on the go—tailored to your needs and the requirements of your position.
• And much more: Visit our careers website to learn about all the employer benefits at MDR.

We support this:

MDR is a signatory to the Diversity Charter. We are committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and a discrimination-free work environment. We view different life experiences and perspectives as an asset.

Given equal qualifications and suitability, applications from people with severe disabilities and those of equivalent status will be given preferential consideration.

Women are underrepresented in this field. Therefore, we would like to recruit a woman for this position.

The position is advertised as a full-time role. It may alternatively be filled on a part-time basis.

Welcome to MDR!

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to getting to know you! Join our team and apply online by July 31, 2026

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