Traction System Team Leader (f/m/d) 80-100% Job Details | Alstom

ALSTOM Gruppe; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alstom – Traction System Team Leader in Zürich is seeking a technical leader to guide a team of eight traction system engineers. You will shape system performance, energy efficiency and compatibility while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

This role emphasizes people management, resource planning, and ongoing process improvements. Fluent German and English are required; leadership experience in projects and a customer-focused mindset are valued.

Qualifikationen

• Leadership experience in traction systems preferred.
• 3–5 years in traction systems domain.
• 3+ years in team or project management preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Structured, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to lead and motivate technical teams.
• Experience prioritizing and resolving conflicts.
• Customer and product‑oriented thinking.
• Fluent in German and English (reading, writing, technical discussions).

Aufgaben

• Manage and onboard eight traction system engineers in requirements, performance, energy efficiency and compatibility.
• Plan and assign resources for execution and development projects.
• Lead the People Management Cycle (PMC) with development planning, objectives and performance reviews.
• Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical and process expertise to support project execution.
• Develop team members’ technical and leadership skills.
• Ensure application and improvement of standard processes, methodologies, and tools.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project management

German fluent

English fluent

Prioritization

Problem solving

Customer focus

Ausbildung

Leadership CAS or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Alstom – Traction System Team Leader (f/m/d) – Zürich

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical leadership and traction system expertise in a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside passionate and highly skilled teammates and play a pivotal role in shaping next‑generation traction systems for railway vehicles, driving performance, innovation and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and onboard team members; lead eight traction system engineers in areas such as requirements management, system performance, energy efficiency, and system compatibility.
• Plan and assign resources for execution and development projects.
• Lead the People Management Cycle (PMC), including development planning, objective setting, and performance assessments.
• Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical and process expertise to support project execution.
• Develop team members’ technical and leadership skills.
• Ensure the application and improvement of standard processes, methodologies, and tools.

Qualifications

• Leadership training (CAS or equivalent) is a plus.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the traction systems domain.
• Preferred experience in team and project management (at least 3 years).
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate technical teams.
• Structured, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Experience managing priorities and conflicts.
• Customer and product‑oriented thinking.
• Fluent in German and English (reading, writing, and technical discussions).

Benefits

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with innovative technologies shaping the future of rail mobility.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and supportive colleagues.
• Contribute to impactful and sustainable projects.
• Utilise a flexible and dynamic working environment.
• Steer your career in whichever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from investment in your development, through award‑winning learning.
• Progress towards broader leadership opportunities.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

Important to Note

As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.