Stadler: Railway Signalling Project Manager

About the job

Stadler offers a multitude of opportunities for an international career. At Stadler, you will have the chance to excel, take on responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within committed teams. We are looking for motivated talents who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve something remarkable with us?

• Technical and commercial management of complex integration projects and programmes for onboard systems (such as ETCS, CBTC)
• Project responsibility throughout the project lifecycle, from handover by sales to the end of the warranty period
• Ensuring project objectives are met in terms of deadlines, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Defining implementation strategies and coordinating all project activities for successful execution
• Supporting and coordinating clients, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders, as well as building trusted and lasting business relationships
• Proactively managing project risks, opportunities, changes, and dependencies
• Monitoring and managing project finances, including forecasts, costs, revenues, and profitability
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and precise project management at all times
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project team activities, fostering an effective collaborative atmosphere and a strong team culture
• In the longer term, coaching and mentoring associate project managers and new team members, as well as promoting knowledge sharing and best practices
• Participating in the continuous improvement of project management methodologies and tools
• Contributing to the development and professionalisation of the project management organisation by designing standards, processes, and operational excellence
• Participating in achieving the company’s strategic objectives by improving project performance and overall organisational performance

• Degree in engineering from a University of Applied Sciences, Federal Institute of Technology, or university in a technical field (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering or equivalent) complemented by project management experience
• Extensive experience in project management in a complex technical field or specific to the railway sector:
• Proven success in delivering complex and multidisciplinary projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Project experience in onboard systems (notably ETCS, CBTC) and more generally in railway signalling is a clear advantage
• Good knowledge of relevant standards and regulations in the railway sector (CENELEC, IS Directive, OCF/DE-OCF, RTE among others)
• Strong skills in leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation
• Proven ability to work in a team, as well as to promote knowledge sharing and best practices
• A proactive, strategic, structured, and results-oriented mindset, with a strong interest in continuous improvement and organisational process development
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and especially Microsoft Project
• Excellent command of French and ability to work effectively in a multilingual project environment in English and/or German
• Travel to other sites expected (mainly in Switzerland 10-25%)

• Discounts on various leisure activities, mobile phone subscriptions, and insurance
• Regular company events
• Participation in external training courses

Doris Lüthi
HR Sector Manager
+41 79 426 06 43