Program / Project Manager (Railway Sector)

Médiane Benelux; Brussel; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talent development

Continuous training

Culture of innovation

Collaborative, dynamic environment

Job summary

Médiane Benelux is seeking a Medior/Senior Program/Project Manager to reinforce the Delivery team, delivering railway projects and coordinating operations across customers and partners.

You will lead end-to-end projects, focusing on on-board signalling deployments and safety-related activities, with dedicated system support and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the railway industry.
• Proven experience as Program or Project Manager on complex, multidisciplinary and safety-related projects.
• Experience with on-board signalling systems; knowledge of Class B and ETCS is a strong asset.
• Industrial project background and hands-on, pragmatic approach.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English; French is a strong plus; other European languages are assets.
• Willing to travel occasionally within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to delivery (planning, budget, risks, quality, costs).
• Lead Steering Committees and manage business cases and change requests.
• Act as the main customer interface, including contract adaptations and negotiations.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including authorities and partners.
• Oversee certification and safety-related activities with internal experts.
• Ensure quality assurance and supply chain coordination.
• Prioritize activities balancing technical, financial, and delivery constraints.
• Provide clear internal and external reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Railway industry knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Médiane Benelux: Career Booster!

Since 2017, and with over 35 years of experience in France and Italy, Médiane Benelux is an engineering company specializing in software, electronics, and cybersecurity across key sectors such as Railways, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Space, Telecoms, Industry, and Defense.

What we offer

• IT consulting and strategy
• Digital transformation and IoT solutions
• Project management and process optimization

Why choose Médiane Benelux

• Human-sized company: Promotes teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic and stimulating environment
• Sharp technical expertise and tailored solutions for each sector
• Talent support: Personalized follow-up, continuous training, and skill development for our employees
• Custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client
• Culture of innovation: Participation in innovative and varied projects
• Ecovadis Gold certification: Commitment to equality, well-being, and responsibility
• Human values: Commitment, Respect, Trust, Listening

Happy at Work and Happy Clients labels by Choose my Company: A fulfilling work environment and optimal client satisfaction

Le poste

To support the growth of customer projects in the railway sector, we are looking for a Medior/Senior Program / Project Manager to reinforce the Delivery team, responsible for customer project delivery, supply chain coordination, and operations.

The role focuses on the deployment of on-board railway signalling systems on new or retrofitted locomotives and trains. A railway and industrial background is therefore essential.

The Program Manager will be supported by a dedicated system and architecture team; deep technical expertise is not required.

Your Role

Reporting to the Chief Delivery Officer, you will lead customer projects and programs end-to-end, ensuring successful delivery in terms of quality, cost, timeline, and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Manage projects/programs from initiation to delivery (planning, budget, risks, quality, costs)
• Lead Steering Committees and manage business cases and change requests
• Act as the main customer interface, including contract adaptations and negotiations
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including authorities and partners
• Oversee certification and safety-related activities in collaboration with internal experts
• Ensure quality assurance and supply chain coordination
• Prioritize activities while balancing technical, financial, and delivery constraints
• Provide clear internal and external reporting

Profil recherché

Profile

• Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the railway industry
• Proven experience as Program or Project Manager on complex, multidisciplinary and safety-related projects
• Experience with on-board signalling systems; knowledge of Class B and/or ETCS is a strong asset
• Industrial project background
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and adaptable
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English; French is a strong plus (other European languages are an asset)
• Willing to travel occasionally within Europe