Team Leader System Engineering

ALSTOM Gruppe; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions provider in Stockholm is looking for a full-time Team Leader System Engineering. You will lead a team to deliver high-quality solutions in trackside signalling projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience in leading engineering teams in transportation. Join us for stability, challenges, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Comprehensive social coverage

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading Engineering teams in transportation systems.
• Proven skills in stakeholder management.
• Track record in successful team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of System Engineers for project solutions.
• Oversee project/product roadmaps and resource allocations.
• Ensure compliance with Safety regulations and Quality Assurance processes.

Skills

Leadership in Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Team Development

English fluency

Swedish language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

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Team Leader System Engineering

Date: 21 Sept 2025

Location: Stockholm, SE

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Team Leader System Engineering in Stockholm we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Trackside System Engineering Manager, and work alongside motivated and supportive teammates.

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality trackside solutions within a dynamic environment. You'll lead the team of System Engineers and Requirement Managers with responsibility of the System Engineering activities e.i. System Architecture, Requirement Management, Interface Specifications etc. in our Trackside signalling projects.

You’ll be involved in ensuring that the team has the necessary resources for optimal performance, focusing on effective workflows, skills development and appropriate staffing. Also, you’ll make sure that your team has the right environment and capability to ensure Quality and On time delivery.

We’ll look to you for:

• Lead and manage a team of System Engineers to ensure that we provide the right solutions in our projects and in our product roadmaps for both Swedish and International markets.
• Build an innovative and agile team with an increasing portfolio.
• Ensure continuous improvements in both quality and functionality.
• Oversee project/product roadmaps in collaboration with our solution team and project management organization, resource allocation for projects, bids and product analysis to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Foster collaboration among Engineering teams worldwide, stakeholders, and customers to identify project requirements and objectives.
• Develop ways of working to adhere to Alstom processes and tools to be aligned with all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Safety regulations, Environmental standards, and Quality Assurance processes.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle of applicable System Engineering deliveries.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Extensive experience in leading Engineering teams, specifically related to transportation or rail systems, delivering in critical projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven skills in Stakeholder management
• Track record in successful Team development.
• English language skills are mandatory. Swedish is an advantage.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new standards for rail signaling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilize our hybrid working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards senior roles.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.