RAIL | GROWTH BEYOND Transformation Office Project Manager - Domains (m/f/d)

Knorr-Bremse; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work option

Sabbaticals

Continuing education programs

JobRad bicycle leasing

Subsidized public transit

Job summary

Knorr-Bremse in Munich leads a global transformation program for the Rail division, accelerating profitable growth and AI-driven change. You will co‑drive strategic workstreams, support initiative pipelines and track impact across functions.

The role emphasizes transparent progress reporting and senior management collaboration to shape mobility's future. With a Master’s degree and at least three years in PM or transformation, you will navigate complex programs, balancing analytics with clear

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum three years in project management, transformation, strategy implementation or consulting.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management abilities.
• Structured, results‑oriented work style with clear communication.
• AI expertise and AI-enabled transformation experience is highly valued.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead assigned workstreams with the operational lead and drive implementation.
• Support initiative pipelines and prioritization across teams.
• Drive maturation, implementation and impact tracking of initiatives.
• Coordinate stakeholders across business functions and transformation teams.
• Ensure transparency on progress, risks and resources.
• Participate in ExCo and other top-management forums for decisions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

AI transformation experience

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Information Technology or related field

Job description

You will be part of RAIL | GROWTH BEYOND, our global transformation program for the Rail division. The program aims to accelerate profitable growth, strengthen cost competitiveness, and drive AI-enabled business transformation across the organization. As part of the RAIL | GROWTH BEYOND Transformation Office, you will help turn these ambitions into measurable and sustainable business impact.

YOUR TASKS

• Co-lead assigned workstreams together with the operational workstream lead, providing hands-on support to drive implementation and results
• Support workstreams in building, prioritizing and implementing initiative pipelines
• Drive initiative maturation, implementation and impact tracking
• Coordinate stakeholders across business functions and transformation teams
• Ensure transparency on progress, risks, dependencies and resource needs
• Participate in ExCo and other top-management forums to drive decisions jointly with the respective workstream sponsor
• Prepare management reviews, recommendations and decision materials
• Support cross-domain, Growth and AI-enabled transformation priorities

YOUR PROFILE

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Information Technology or a related field
• At least three years of experience in project management, transformation, strategy implementation, digitalization or consulting
• Strong project management, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, results-oriented working style and strong communication skills
• AI expertise and experience with AI-enabled transformation are highly valued
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage

Come and join our team!

Let’s shape the future of mobility together!

Who are we? Some 32,000 team players around the world, hard at work in over 100 locations across more than 30 countries. As a force for progress on road and rail, we prioritize technical excellence, sustainable business practices and social responsibility. At the last count, our global revenues totaled EUR 7.9 billion. Join us, and you can expect exciting, varied work in an international environment with attractive working conditions – including flexible working hours, sabbaticals and remote work. In addition, you can work up to twenty days a year from abroad in the EU. A broad selection of continuing education programs offers you plenty of opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. And you can look forward to many other benefits, such as sports and healthcare programs, corporate volunteering, JobRad bicycle leasing, subsidized public transit options, and a state-of-the-art workplace with a rich choice of in-house catering options.