Rail Technical Services Lead – Projects & Delivery

ALSTOM Gruppe; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom, a global leader in rail transport, is looking for a Technical Services Manager in Madrid to drive project deliverables, oversee engineering teams, and ensure QCD targets.

You will manage internal and external resources, coordinate with partners, and apply safety regulations while guiding workload planning and talent development in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• University degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related.
• Over 10 years experience in complex industrial environments (railway, automotive, aerospace).
• Proven experience leading engineering and technical design teams (5+ years).
• Knowledge of design processes, industrialization, change management, and CAD/PLM/PDM environments.
• Advanced English and Spanish are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external resources.
• Coordinate deliverables and workload allocation.
• Responsible for deliverables related to engineering projects and technical proposals/tenders.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and design.

Skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Industrial/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/PLM/PDM

Job description

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Technical Services Manager in Cerro Negro, Madrid.

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

We’re looking for a Technical Services Manager to be responsible for project deliverables and team management. Ensure that design deliverables meet QCD targets in terms of schedule, quality, and budget. You’ll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication — because they know what’s at stake: the journey home.

Your role, your impact

Manage internal and external resources.

Knowledge of safety regulations and certifications (preferred).

Management of internal teams and coordination with external stakeholders and partners.

Coordinate deliverables and workload allocation.

Prioritize workload and resource planning.

Responsibility for deliverables related to both engineering projects and technical proposals/tenders.

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, operations, and design — solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What you bring

University Degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related.

With more than 10 years of experience in complex industrial environments, including the railway, automotive, and aerospace sectors.

Proven experience leading engineering and technical design teams (5+ years), developing talent, and managing team capacity and workload.

Knowledge of design processes, industrialization, change management, and CAD/PLM/PDM environments.

Advanced English and Spanish are required.

How success is measured

Delivery of high-quality outputs.

Gate review compliance rate.

Budget adherence.

Alstom, a great place to grow

Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

Work with new security standards for rail maintenance

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Here, progress isn’t always easy — the scale is massive, the tasks are complex — but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects — that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

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