Technical Project Manager - Railway for Rolling Stock

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 is a European engineering services company founded in 2005 and specialized in the industry. We work in the Railway, Aviation, Aerospace, Semiconductors, Chemicals, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Information Technology sectors.

Key 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 relevant 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.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven track record in technical project management in the rail or transportation industry is required.
• Strong understanding of complex technical systems and integration processes.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Structured, solution-oriented, and proactive working style with strong leadership qualities.
• Joining a group with strong development potential that aims to improve your employability on challenging and varied projects.
• Joining a structure that has been established in Switzerland for a long time with a client portfolio that includes leaders in the sector.
• Having a sustainable job with stability and access to a real collaboration.
• Benefit from training with accredited and certified centers.
• Having a local management team to support you in the achievement of your missions and in a development of your career.
• Being part of a dynamic, committed team with real human values that we live by every day.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an initial interview. In addition, only applications from Swiss and EU citizens can be considered. Unfortunately, due to Brexit, we are no longer able to accept applications from the UK.