Installation Manager (f/m/x)

Sii Poland; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sii Poland is expanding its Installation Manager role to lead nationwide deployment in the public transport sector. You will plan and execute the installation of modern solutions in city buses, coordinating with technical teams and subcontractors across multiple locations.

The position requires frequent travel, shift work, and a strong project-management background. The role emphasizes scheduling, resource planning, quality control, and cost management while collaborating with operators, depots,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of multi-site installation or field-service project experience.
• Willingness to travel internationally (about 90% to Ireland).
• Experience planning technical work across multiple locations.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and ensure quality/performance.
• Strong project management: scheduling, resources, risks, dependencies, corrective actions.
• Fluent Polish and English; resident in Poland.

Responsibilities

• Plan and update installation schedules across multiple locations with resources and travel.
• Coordinate vehicle availability with operators and reschedule promptly.
• Manage subcontractors and field technician teams, monitor performance.
• Verify technician training and organize additional training as needed.
• Oversee dismantling of old equipment and installation of new systems.
• Maintain quality control with inspections and preventive actions.
• Control costs and provide weekly progress and risk reports.
• Collaborate with operators, depot managers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Resource planning

Risk management

Multi-site rollout

Education

PRINCE2

PMP

APM

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Installation Manager to work on a nationwide implementation program in the public transport sector. You will be responsible for planning and executing the installation of modern technological solutions in city buses, collaborating with technical teams and subcontractors across multiple locations. Your task will be to ensure smooth coordination of all elements of the installation process, including vehicle availability, equipment, and trained teams. The role requires readiness for frequent travel and shift work. If you are someone with project management experience and want to impact modern solutions in public transport, this offer is for you.

Your tasks

• Planning and updating the installation schedule across multiple locations, including managing resources, changes, travel, and accommodation for teams
• Coordinating vehicle availability with operators and quickly rescheduling work in case of changes
• Managing subcontractors and field technician teams, including work assignment, performance monitoring, and corrective actions
• Verifying technician training and organizing additional training in case of quality issues
• Supervising the dismantling of old equipment, installation of new equipment, configuration, and commissioning
• Maintaining a consistent quality control system, including inspections and preventive actions
• Cost control and weekly reporting on progress, resource utilization, and risks
• Collaborating with operators, depot managers, and engineering, logistics, finance, and procurement teams

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in executing multi-site installation projects, field service, or equipment rollouts in the area of installation and modernization of devices
• Availability for international travel (Ireland) approximately 90% of the working time
• Experience in planning the work of technical teams across multiple locations simultaneously
• Competence in managing subcontractors and enforcing quality and performance
• Good project management skills: scheduling, resources, risks, dependencies, corrective actions
• Cost awareness regarding team performance, travel costs, downtime, and corrections
• Advanced knowledge of Polish and English
• Residence in Poland

Nice to have

• Knowledge of onboard systems: vehicle location (AVL/GPS), passenger information, ticketing systems
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical installations and experience in configuring, diagnosing, or commissioning systems
• Experience working with public transport operators
• Ability to use project management or resource planning tools
• PRINCE2, PMP, APM certification or equivalent

Job no. JOB-XKCD2

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• Diverse portfolio of clients
• Wide portfolio of technologies
• Employment stability
• Remote work opportunities
• Contracts with the biggest brands
• Great Place to Work Europe
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• Open and accessible management team