General Project Manager - Neuchâtel-La Chaux-de-Fonds Direct Line — FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali)
- Location
- Renens (VD)
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Role overview
General project manager
Renens (VD) / Work Smart, 01.01.2027 or to be agreed, 60-100%
- General project manager
- Renens (VD) / Work Smart, 01.01.2027 or to be agreed, 60-100%
- Animé·e d'un sens aigu des responsabilités et d'un solide esprit d'équipe, vous prenez des décisions réfléchies et factuelles.
- Vous faites également preuve d'excellentes capacités de coordination et de communication avec des parties prenantes variées.
- Grâce à votre parcours, vous avez acquis de l'expérience dans la gestion des parties prenantes dans des environnements multi-acteurs. Vous avez ainsi une bonne capacité à aligner des intérêts divergents.
Main responsibilities
- Animé·e d'un sens aigu des responsabilités et d'un solide esprit d'équipe, vous prenez des décisions réfléchies et factuelles.
Key requirements
- Vous faites également preuve d'excellentes capacités de coordination et de communication avec des parties prenantes variées.
- Grâce à votre parcours, vous avez acquis de l'expérience dans la gestion des parties prenantes dans des environnements multi-acteurs. Vous avez ainsi une bonne capacité à aligner des intérêts divergents.
- Vous disposez d'au moins 5 ans d'expérience dans la gestion de projets complexes, une expérience dans le domaine ferroviaire et/ou en ouvrage souterrain (tunnel) serait un atout important.
- Vous êtes titulaire d'une formation supérieure, universitaire ou HES/EPF dans un domaine technique (par ex. génie civil) ou d'une formation jugée équivalente.
- Vous maîtrisez le français (niveau C1 minimum) ; un niveau intermédiaire en allemand (dès B1) représente un avantage.
Application process
- here
- What awaits you.
- Make a difference on a major new railway line (investment > 1 billion CHF) in the heart of a region with exciting and strategic projects.
- At SBB, we are constantly modernizing the infrastructure to ensure smooth connections, punctual trains and welcoming stations.
- After the completion of the preliminary project, we are currently strengthening our team to complete a key stage: the establishment of the investigation file.
- Why will you like this position?
- You will contribute to reliable, safe and sustainable mobility for an entire region while influencing national traffic.
- If you wish, you can nevertheless write to us in our application tool.
Contacts
- Neuchâtel-La Chaux-de-Fonds direct line 60-100% | SBB
- Make Switzerland move with us. General project manager Neuchâtel-La Chaux-de-Fonds direct line
- Unfortunately, applications by email will not be considered. Telephone + 41 51 220 20 29
- [email protected] FAQs for candidates About the position Job ID 104213 Sandra Urfer Telephone +41 79 150 39 07
Company and context
- This is a flagship project, technically and organizationally ambitious
- with challenges such as 5% slopes without rack, more than 30 km of tunnels and the integration of ETCS Level 2
- offering a rare scale.
- You will also evolve in a stimulating environment, within a multidisciplinary team and surrounded by cutting-edge railway technologies.
- What you can make move.
- You join a growing team and support the program director to achieve ambitious objectives in terms of quality, costs and deadlines while ensuring safety.
- On a daily basis, you maintain an overall vision of the project but also manage works and technical packages (tunnel, track, catenary, ETCS signaling, etc.) while ensuring that disruption is limited to customers and local residents.
- Responsible for coordinating and managing internal agents and specialists, you ensure the quality of deliverables and compliance with deadlines.
- You prepare and structure the technical files required for the granting of building authorizations, ensuring their regulatory and administrative compliance.
- You define the acquisition strategy and conduct large-scale calls for tenders in accordance with the public procurement law (LMP/OMP).
Additional details
- Make Switzerland move with us. Neuchâtel-La Chaux-de-Fonds direct line
- Deadline for submission of applications 11.10.2026 Final decision November 2026 About the application process Recruiting Support SBB FAQs for candidates About the position Telephone +41 79 150 39 07
- As an employer, we also know how to be flexible when it comes to reconciling work and private life. Welcome to diversity
- This is why we are committed to a work environment in which all employees can leverage their individual strengths, experiences and mentalities. Career and development
- CFF also participates in external continuing training which serves the interests of both employees and the company in the form of a financial contribution and/or time made available.
Notes and original content
- Make Switzerland move with us.
- Neuchâtel-La Chaux-de-Fonds direct line
- Apply here
- Deadline for submission of applications 11.10.2026
- Final decision November 2026
- About the application process
- Recruiting Support SBB
- Telephone + 41 51 220 20 29
- [email protected]
- FAQs for candidates
Questions about this listing
What salary does FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) offer for this role?
FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) lists CHF 97'500 - 165'500 gross per year for this position in Renens (VD). This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali)?
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