Technical Director

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading railway engineering company is seeking a senior technical leader in Munich or remote. You will provide strategic direction for railway projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in a technical leadership role, with strong knowledge of train control technologies and safety regulations. Fluency in English and German is required, with opportunities for career development and innovative projects.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation package

Outstanding career development opportunities

International collaboration within a dynamic team

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Signaling, or Computer Science (PhD is a plus).
• At least 10 years of senior technical leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of interlocking and train control technologies.

Aufgaben

• Provide overall technical leadership across railway projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee technical contributions to bids, tenders, and projects.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Direction

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Safety Standards

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

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.