Project Manager Railway Signalling — Stadler Rail
- Location
- Wallisellen
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
Full description
PROFILE
- Completed university studies in the field of engineering, for example mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering or a comparable discipline.
- Several years of experience in project management, preferably in the railway or transport industry.
- Experience in managing interdisciplinary technical projects with responsibility for performance, deadlines, budget, quality and customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations in the railway sector, such as TSI CCS and UNISIG, are beneficial.
- Experience with ETCS onboard systems or track signalling technology is an advantage.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills as well as competence in stakeholder management.
- Structured, proactive and result-oriented working methods and a high degree of personal responsibility.
- Very good user knowledge in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
- Very good knowledge of English
- Knowledge of German and other languages is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel about 10-25%.
TASKS
- Technical and commercial management of projects integrating ETCS onboard systems.
- Responsibility for projects over the entire project life cycle, from handover by sales to the end of the guarantee phase.
- Ensure the achievement of project goals in terms of deadlines, budget, quality, security and customer satisfaction.
- Planning, coordination and control of all project activities to ensure successful and timely project implementation.
- Active stakeholder management as well as building and maintaining trusting relationships with customers, suppliers, internal teams and partners.
- Proactive identification, evaluation and management of risks, opportunities, changes and project dependencies.
- Monitoring project performance, including cost, revenue, forecast and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and accurate and timely project reporting.
- Leadership, motivation and further development of interdisciplinary project teams and promotion of effective collaboration and a strong team culture.
- Continuous development and optimization of project management methods, processes, tools and best practices.
- Active contribution to improving project execution and business success.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Stadler Rail offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Wallisellen is CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Stadler Rail. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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 Stadler Rail 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 Stadler Rail 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 Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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