Team Lead Project Management Rail Infrastructure

Siemens Schweiz AG; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Open and flexible culture

40‑hour work week

5 weeks annual vacation

Hybrid working model

Rail technology leader

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Siemens Schweiz AG in Switzerland is seeking a Team Lead Project Management Rail Infrastructure to lead, develop, and empower a team of Project Managers while continuing to manage selected complex rail infrastructure projects yourself.

You will drive project excellence, foster collaboration, and ensure successful delivery of strategic customer projects in a flexible work environment with a 40-hour week and generous vacation.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of project management experience in rail infrastructure or large-scale projects.
• Experience leading project teams and professionals.
• IPMA Level B certification or equivalent.
• Experience in international project environments; software-intensive projects a plus.
• Fluent in German and English; French/Italian are advantageous.
• Higher education in Engineering (Master) or related technical discipline.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 12 Project Managers.
• Provide guidance and ensure application of PM standards and best practices.
• Own selected complex rail infrastructure projects delivering on scope, schedule and budget.
• Build relationships with customers, operators, suppliers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Drive risk, opportunity, contract and claim management with governance.
• Monitor portfolio performance, resources, finances, and delivery quality.
• Contribute to strategic development of the PM organization and talent growth.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Team development

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ownership

Ausbildung

Master's in Engineering

IPMA Level B certification

Tools

IPMA Level B

Jobbeschreibung

As Team Lead Project Management Rail Infrastructure, you will combine leadership responsibilities with hands‑on project delivery. In this role, you will lead, develop, and empower a team of Project Managers while continuing to manage selected complex rail infrastructure projects yourself. You will play a key role in driving project excellence, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic customer projects.

You are an inspiring leader with a strong project management background, capable of balancing people development, business priorities, and operational execution in a versatile and interesting environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 12 Project Managers, fostering a high‑performance culture built on collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and employee engagement.
• Provide guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring consistent application of project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the organization.
• Take ownership of selected complex rail infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery with respect to scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, railway operators, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and escalation point when required.
• Drive proactive risk, opportunity, contract, and claim management while ensuring effective project governance, transparency, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project portfolio performance, resource utilization, financial results, and delivery quality, implementing improvement measures to enhance operational excellence and business performance.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Project Management organization by strengthening capabilities, promoting knowledge sharing, and supporting talent growth within the team.

Your Profile

• Higher education in Engineering (Master) or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of project management experience in rail infrastructure or large‑scale infrastructure projects, including responsibility for complex customer projects.
• Several years of experience in leading, coaching, or developing project teams and professionals.
• IPMA Level B certification (IPMA Level A or equivalent is an advantage).
• Experience in international project environments; experience with software‑intensive projects is a plus.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, high level of ownership, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with hands‑on execution.
• Fluent in German and English; French and/or Italian are an advantage.

You Benefit From

• An open and flexible work culture at one of Switzerland’s leading mobility companies.
• A 40‑hour work week for a full‑time (100%) position.
• At least 5 weeks of annual vacation.
• A workplace at the forefront of rail technology.
• Various employee benefits and professional development opportunities.
• A hybrid working model that supports a healthy work‑life balance and greater autonomy.