Project Manager Railway Signalling – Wallisellen

Stadler; Wallisellen; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead ETCS onboard system integration projects in Switzerland. You will drive technical and commercial aspects, manage the full project lifecycle, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering, several years in railway project management, and strong skills in planning, risk management, and MS Office/Project.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or similar).
• Several years of experience in project management, preferably within railway/transport.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical projects with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of railway standards and regulations (TSI CCS, UNISIG) is an advantage.
• ETCS onboard systems or railway signaling experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and commercial project management of ETCS onboard system integration projects.
• Manage projects throughout their full lifecycle, from handover by Sales through to warranty end.
• Ensure achievement of objectives related to schedule, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all project activities for timely execution.
• Coordinate all project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, internal teams and partners.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, changes, and dependencies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting and forecasting

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

English fluent

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead the technical and commercial project management of ETCS onboard system integration projects.
• Manage projects throughout their full lifecycle, from handover by Sales through to the end of the warranty period.
• Ensure achievement of project objectives related to schedule, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all project activities to ensure successful and timely project execution.
• Manage and coordinate all project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, internal teams, and partners.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks, opportunities, changes, and project dependencies.
• Monitor project financial performance, including costs, revenues, forecasting, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and provide accurate and timely project reporting.
• Lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional project teams, fostering effective collaboration and a strong team culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project management methodologies, processes, tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to the enhancement of overall project execution excellence and business performance.

How You Can Make An Impact

• Lead the technical and commercial project management of ETCS onboard system integration projects.
• Manage projects throughout their full lifecycle, from handover by Sales through to the end of the warranty period.
• Ensure achievement of project objectives related to schedule, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all project activities to ensure successful and timely project execution.
• Manage and coordinate all project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, internal teams, and partners.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks, opportunities, changes, and project dependencies.
• Monitor project financial performance, including costs, revenues, forecasting, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and provide accurate and timely project reporting.
• Lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional project teams, fostering effective collaboration and a strong team culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project management methodologies, processes, tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to the enhancement of overall project execution excellence and business performance.

How You Will Contribute

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or similar).
• Several years of experience in project management, preferably within the railway or transportation industry.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary technical projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of railway standards and regulations (e.g., TSI CCS, UNISIG) is an advantage.
• Experience with ETCS onboard systems or railway signaling is an advantage.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Structured, proactive, and results-oriented working style with a high level of ownership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Fluent in English; German and additional languages are an asset.
• Willingness to travel (10-25%).