Project Manager Engineering – Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City, UT

Stadler; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler in Salt Lake City seeks a Project Manager Engineering to drive complex rolling stock design projects with international stakeholders. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Candidates should have a degree in engineering, PMP preferred, 3–5 years in rail/defense/aerospace, and fluent English with some German desirable. This role offers an opportunity to shape cutting-edge transit solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent.
• PMP preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in rail vehicle, defense, aerospace or equivalent.
• Experience leading international projects.
• English fluency required; German preferred (at least B1).
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

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

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial thinking

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

How You Can Make An Impact

As a Project Manager Engineering, you will be a viable member of a team focused on creating highly efficient design for building state-of-the‑art passenger trains. If you have experience in any of the following areas this is the career for you: Project management of complex technical endeavors, system integration of multiple systems, integration of multiple stakeholders in an international environment.

Key Activities

• 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.

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)