I am 43 now and employed in the central IT department of a big German car manufacturer. I can completely relate to the OP in terms of roles and responsibilities

I am 43 now and employed in the central IT department of a big German car manufacturer. I can completely relate to the OP in terms of roles and responsibilities, but I would like to offer a different perspective on the meaning of your job: It does not matter whether you write code or not. As an engineer in IT, there are numerous ways to create value for a company, be it in software development, operations, IT-related purchasing, project management, agile leadership (SCRUM master) etc. Your core asset is your technical expertise - if you combine it with any business function, you have a very coveted skill set and probably a rewarding career. I myself changed between different roles (lead developer, maintenance manager, architect, build manager...) and different business domains (quality, customer service, manufacturing). My core take-away is: create value and more around laterally in the company. You will gain valuable knowledge and you will be respected.