Railway Technical Project Manager - Rolling Stock (m/w/d)
Summary
Technical Project Manager for rolling stock (trains) at engineering consultancy agap2 in Zürich: leads rail projects end-to-end from concept to validation, coordinates engineering, production, quality and procurement teams, ensures rail standards compliance, and manages budgets, schedules, and client/supplier interfaces. German and English required.
agap2 is a European engineering services company founded in 2005 and specialized in the industry. We work in the Railway, Aviation, Aerospace, Semiconductors, Chemicals, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Information Technology sectors.
Tasks
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee technical projects across the entire lifecycle, from concept through delivery and validation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, and procurement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant rail industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
- Act as a technical interface with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure efficient project execution.
- Prepare and deliver technical documentation, status reports, and presentations for management and customers.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proven track record in technical project management in the rail or transportation industry is required.
- Strong understanding of complex technical systems and integration processes.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional engineering teams.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Structured, solution-oriented, and proactive working style with strong leadership qualities.
Benefits
Working with us means...
- Joining the group with strong development potential that aims to improve your team spirit on challenging and varied projects
- Joining a structure that has been established in Switzerland for a long time with a client portfolio that includes the leaders in the sector
- Having a sustainable job with stability and access to a real collaboration
- Benefit from training with accredited and certified centers
- Having a local management to support you in the achievement of your missions and in the development of your career
- Being part of a dynamic, committed team with real human values that we live by every day
Only applications from Swiss and EU citizens will be considered. Please note that due to Brexit we are no longer accepting applications from the UK.
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