Senior Railway Signalling Project Lead

Stadler Rail AG; Wallisellen; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport discount

Leisure discounts

Company events

Education support

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG in Switzerland seeks an experienced project/program manager to lead ETCS onboard system integration programs. You will coordinate complex engineering and commercial activities across sales, delivery and warranty, ensuring safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

You will influence project strategies, manage risks and dependencies, and mentor cross-functional teams while traveling 10–25% to support international projects.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics)
• Extensive experience in project or program management within complex engineering or railway environments
• Proven track record delivering complex multidisciplinary projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality
• Strong knowledge of railway standards and regulations (TSI CCS, UNISIG, CENELEC)
• Experience with ETCS onboard systems and railway signaling is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and commercial management of ETCS onboard system integration projects and programs
• Manage projects throughout their full lifecycle, from Sales handover to the warranty end
• Ensure achievement of project objectives relating to schedule, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Define execution strategies and coordinate all project activities to ensure successful delivery
• Monitor and control project financial performance, including forecasting, costs, revenues, and profitability
• Ensure contractual compliance and provide accurate and timely project reporting
• Lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional project teams
• Coach and mentor project managers and new team members
• Drive continuous improvement of project management methodologies, tools, governance, and ways of working
• Contribute to development and maturity of PMO standards, processes, and operational excellence
• Support strategic business objectives by improving overall project and organizational performance

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

University degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Stadler Rail AG in Switzerland seeks an experienced project/program manager to lead ETCS onboard system integration programs. You will coordinate complex engineering and commercial activities across sales, delivery and warranty, ensuring safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

You will influence project strategies, manage risks and dependencies, and mentor cross-functional teams while traveling 10–25% to support international projects.