Global Rail Engineering Project Manager

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG seeks a Project Manager Engineering to lead the design and delivery of state-of-the-art passenger train projects. You will coordinate cross‑site teams, manage complex timelines, and ensure quality and budget adherence while interfacing with customers and suppliers in an international setting.

Ideal candidates bring engineering credentials, 3–5 years in rail/defense/aerospace, and strong English communication with German as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent training.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in rail vehicle, defense, aerospace or equivalent.
• Experience leading international projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting.
• Structured, goal-oriented, dynamic and loyal personality.
• Business fluent in English; German knowledge a plus (B1).

Responsibilities

• Support the senior TPM in managing and monitoring highly complex, multimillion-dollar rolling stock projects.
• Continuously monitor progress and create regular reporting.
• Ensure timely execution of design documentation within budget and quality requirements.
• Facilitate communication across multisite and international environments.
• Represent Stadler in front of customers and suppliers.
• Participate in negotiations and customer project meetings and prepare accordingly.
• Lead sub-projects and assume responsibility.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Co-lead the project team with the senior TPM.

Skills

Project management

Rail industry experience

International project leadership

Team player

Entrepreneurial thinking

Structured, goal-oriented

Communication & writing

Problem-solving

English fluency

German (B1)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (mechanical or electrical)

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Stadler Rail AG seeks a Project Manager Engineering to lead the design and delivery of state-of-the-art passenger train projects. You will coordinate cross‑site teams, manage complex timelines, and ensure quality and budget adherence while interfacing with customers and suppliers in an international setting.

Ideal candidates bring engineering credentials, 3–5 years in rail/defense/aerospace, and strong English communication with German as a plus.