Technical Director

Navartis; München; Hybrid; EUR 150.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering firm in Munich seeks a senior technical leader in the railway sector. You will provide strategic direction, ensure compliance with safety standards, and manage large engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in technical leadership, along with fluency in English and German. This role offers a key position in innovation with an attractive compensation package.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation package

Outstanding career development opportunities

Remote work option

Qualifikationen

• At least 10 years of senior technical leadership experience in the railway industry.
• In-depth knowledge of interlocking and train control technologies.
• Proven experience managing large engineering teams and international projects.

Aufgaben

• Provide overall technical leadership and strategic direction across all railway projects.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and certification standards.

Kenntnisse

Technical leadership

Knowledge of railway technologies

Project management

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PhD (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical leadership and strategic direction across all railway projects.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams (signaling, train control, software, hardware).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable quality, safety, and certification standards in the railway sector.
• Oversee technical contributions to bids, tenders, and customer projects.
• Manage technical planning, development, and integration of system solutions.
• Represent the company in technical committees, standardization bodies, and with authorities.
• Drive innovation strategies and continuous improvement in alignment with senior management.
• Monitor technical risks and manage changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support long-term workforce and competency development within engineering teams.

Technical Skills, Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Signaling, Computer Science, or related technical discipline (PhD is a plus).
• At least 10 years of senior technical leadership experience, preferably in the railway industry.
• In-depth knowledge of interlocking and train control technologies, as well as relevant norms and safety standards (e.g., CENELEC, EN 5012x).
• Proven experience managing large engineering teams and international projects.
• Strong track record of working with customers, regulatory bodies, and certification authorities.
• Excellent strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, combined with hands‑on leadership.
• Fluent in English and German (minimum C1); additional languages are an advantage.

What We Offer

• A key leadership role in an international, future‑oriented company in the railway sector.
• You can work from Munich or Remote.
• The opportunity to shape the technical strategy.
• Responsibility for innovative, high‑impact projects with real societal value.
• International collaboration within a dynamic and diverse team.
• Attractive compensation package and outstanding career development opportunities.