Traction Systems Lead - Rail Innovation & Growth

Alstom; Zürich; Sur place; CHF 130 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project management

German fluent

English fluent

Prioritization

Problem solving

Customer focus

Formation

Leadership CAS or equivalent

Description du poste

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.