Program / Project Manager (Railway Sector)

Médiane Système limited; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Additional statutory leave days

Mobility package

DKV health insurance

Group insurance

Meal vouchers

Eco-vouchers

etc

Job summary

Médiane Benelux is seeking a Medior/Senior Program / Project Manager to reinforce the Delivery team in the railway sector. You will lead customer projects end-to-end, coordinating with the system/architecture team and external stakeholders.

Based in Belgium, the role focuses on deploying on-board railway signalling systems on locomotives and trains; a railway background is essential and travel within Europe may be required.

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/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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

English fluency

French language

Travel willingness

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

As specialists in electronics, development, and embedded systems design, we operate from sensor to cloud.

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

Job Description

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

Profile / Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Attractive salary package
• additional statutory leave days
• mobility package (car or public transport subscription)
• DKV health insurance
• group insurance
• meal vouchers
• eco-vouchers
• etc