General Manager (CapMetro)

Stadler Rail Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Stadler Rail Group in Austin, TX seeks a General Manager to lead the DMU fleet support program with CapMetro. You will drive fleet reliability, customer relations, contract performance and cross-functional alignment with Stadler US and international teams.

The role requires robust leadership, project management, and strategic supply chain coordination; you will guide safety culture and workforce development while delivering performance improvements for a complex rail operations ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Transportation or related field.
• 3+ years leadership experience in transportation, fleet management, maintenance or service operations.
• Strong project management and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer interface for Stadler Rail Service US and CapMetro.
• Lead monthly performance reviews and KPI reporting.
• Manage contractual obligations and service delivery.
• Prepare executive and operational reports.
• Monitor fleet reliability and availability.
• Coordinate root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Transfer global best practices to Austin operations.
• Manage supply chain optimization and material availability.
• Participate in international cross-functional meetings and benchmarking initiatives.
• Lead technical support personnel and workforce development.

Skills

Fleet leadership

Project management

Customer relationship

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Transportation or related field

Job description

Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?

As a General Manager, you will serve as the primary operational and commercial interface between Stadler Rail Service US and CapMetro for the Austin DMU fleet support program. Lead fleet reliability, customer relations, contract performance, technical support activities, supply chain consulting and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate closely with the Stadler US manufacturing site in Salt Lake City and international Stadler organizations to leverage engineering expertise, maintenance best practices, fleet performance knowledge, and global supply chain capabilities.

Key Activities

Customer & Contract Management

• Serve as primary customer interface.
• Lead monthly performance reviews and KPI reporting.
• Manage contractual obligations and service delivery.
• Prepare executive and operational reports.

Fleet Performance & Reliability

• Monitor fleet reliability and availability.
• Coordinate root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Global Coordination & Strategic Support

• Coordinate with Stadler US manufacturing in Salt Lake City.
• Collaborate with international Stadler engineering, service and supply chain teams.
• Transfer global best practices and lessons learned into Austin operations.
• Manage supply chain optimization, obsolescence management and material availability.
• Participate in international cross-functional meetings and benchmarking initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead technical support personnel.
• Support recruiting, onboarding and workforce development.
• Promote a culture of safety and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, Transportation or related field.
• 3+ years leadership experience in transportation, fleet management, maintenance or service operations.
• Strong project management and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passenger rail or transit experience.
• PMP certification.
• Experience working in multinational organizations.
• Knowledge of FRA-regulated environments.

Stadler US employee benefits package includes:

• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off / 10 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan 1)
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability insurance