Senior Project Manager: Rail Vehicle Systems (Flexible Hours)

Ultimate Europe GmbH; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Ultimate USA Transportation Equipment Inc. in Charlotte, NC is expanding its project management capabilities for railway equipment.

The role focuses on independent project leadership, schedule and budget control, and close coordination with Engineering, Purchasing and Production across locations. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project management within mechanical/rail sectors, strong leadership and fluent English, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in project management.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, plant engineering or railway vehicle manufacturing preferred.
• Fluent business English with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Independent management and coordination of customer projects.
• Planning, monitoring and coordination of schedules, budgets and project milestones.
• Functional leadership of interdisciplinary project teams and collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, Production and the Austrian site.
• Support with customer communications, including project meetings and presentations.
• Coordination of change management, approvals, acceptances and type testing.
• Support with quotations, documentation and First Article Inspection (FAI).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Technical or commercial education

Tools

Business Central

MS Office

Job description

Ultimate USA, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is part of a highly successful international group of companies.
We specialize in the development, sales and service of gangways, automatic door systems and interior fittings for rail vehicles and buses.
As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our presence in the United States. Our Charlotte location is a new and developing site, currently being built up by a highly motivated and dynamic team, offering a unique opportunity to actively shape the future of our business in the region.

Your Responsibility:

• Independent management and coordination of customer projects
• Planning, monitoring and coordination of schedules, budgets and project milestones
• Functional leadership of interdisciplinary project teams, as well as close collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Logistics and specialist departments at the Austrian site
• Support and communication with customers, including project meetings and presentations
• Coordination of change management, approvals, acceptances and type testing
• Support with quotations, documentation and First Article Inspection (FAI)

Your Profile:

• Completed technical or commercial education or equivalent qualification
• At least 5 years of professional experience in project management, ideally in mechanical engineering, plant engineering or railway vehicle manufacturing
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Structured, independent and solution-oriented way of working
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Business Central) and MS Office
• Business-fluent English skills
• Willingness to travel

What we offer:

• Opportunity to join a medium-sized, internationally active company
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• An environment with creative freedom and flat hierarchies
• Independent and thrilling tasks in a sustainable, future-oriented industry
• Benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and PTO Days

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ULTIMATE USA Transportation Equipment Inc.
10405-A Granite Street,
Charlotte, NC, 28273
Web: www.ultimate-na.com