Head of Railway Technology 80–100%
Key information
- Publication date:21 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Those who join us get more out of life! Look forward to a versatile and challenging field of tasks in a future-oriented company.
With the SZU_4.0 modernization program, we are on the way to becoming the most modern S-Bahn in Switzerland. This is your chance as Head of Railway Technology to significantly shape the future with your drive, passion, and strategic foresight.
As a department head, you are a member of the Infrastructure management team. Together with a team of around 10 project managers, you are responsible for various demanding and future-oriented infrastructure projects in the areas of signaling and electrical systems as well as traction power.
In this role, you represent the client’s interests in your topics as a strong-willed personality in the numerous ongoing projects, drive technological development forward, and, as a member of the steering committee, help steer SZU’s digital transformation.
You have pronounced methodological skills, many years of management experience, know railway technologies, are strong in conception and implementation, and keep an overview even in hectic times. As a role model, you present convincing solutions and authentically embody the company’s values.
What we offer you as Head of Railway Technology
You work in the heart of Zurich and can tackle diverse challenges in a future-oriented railway company, take on responsibility, and make a difference. In addition to convincing working and employment conditions, you will receive attractive additional benefits from us. All employees are treated with appreciation and respect.
Do you accept the challenge?
Then we look forward to getting to know you. Please send your complete application documents to bewerbung@szu.ch . And if you have any questions, our Head of Infrastructure Reto von Planta (phone 078 410 07 42 *) or our HR Manager Evelyn Imhof (phone 079 536 05 48 *) will be happy to answer them.
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