International Rail Engineering Project Manager

Stadler, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler is seeking a Project Manager Engineering to lead complex rail vehicle design projects and manage cross-functional teams across international sites. You will oversee progress, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and coordinate with customers and suppliers.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving in a global context. Applicants should have a engineering degree plus 3–5 years of relevant experience, fluency in English, and a preference for German.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent training
• PMP preferred
• 3 – 5 years experience in the field of rail vehicle, defense, aerospace or equivalent
• Experience in leading challenging projects in an international environment
• Team player with excellent social skills, sense of responsibility and assertiveness
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
• Structured, goal-oriented, dynamic and loyal personality
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Business fluent in English (required) and German (preferred, at least B1 level)

Responsibilities

• Support the senior TPM in managing and monitoring highly-complex, multimillion dollar rolling stock projects.
• Continuously monitor progress and create regular reporting accordingly.
• Focus on timely execution of design documentation within budget and quality requirements.
• Facilitate communication across multisite / international environments.
• Represent Stadler in front of customers and suppliers.
• Participate in negotiations and regular customer project execution meetings and prepare those accordingly.
• Assume responsibility for sub-projects.
• Ensure proper communication with customers and other stakeholders.
• Leadership of the project team together with the senior TPM.

Skills

Project management

International teamwork

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial thinking

English fluency

German (basic)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (mechanical/electrical)

Job description

Stadler is seeking a Project Manager Engineering to lead complex rail vehicle design projects and manage cross-functional teams across international sites. You will oversee progress, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and coordinate with customers and suppliers.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving in a global context. Applicants should have a engineering degree plus 3–5 years of relevant experience, fluency in English, and a preference for German.