Rail Rolling Stock: Technical Project Lead

agap2 Switzerland; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

agap2 Switzerland in Zurich seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional engineering projects across the full lifecycle and drive successful delivery.

You will coordinate engineering, production, quality and procurement teams, ensure adherence to rail standards, and deliver technical documentation and client reports.

This role offers stability within a Swiss-established group with a diverse client portfolio in rail and transportation sectors.

Qualifications

• Must have strong project management experience in rail or transportation sectors.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in German and English.
• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee technical projects across the entire lifecycle from concept through delivery and validation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with rail industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Act as a technical interface with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure efficient project execution.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, status reports, and presentations for management and customers.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills (German & English

Leadership

Technical project management (rail/运输)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

agap2 Switzerland in Zurich seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional engineering projects across the full lifecycle and drive successful delivery.

You will coordinate engineering, production, quality and procurement teams, ensure adherence to rail standards, and deliver technical documentation and client reports.

This role offers stability within a Swiss-established group with a diverse client portfolio in rail and transportation sectors.