Senior Project Manager Rail Infrastructure

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We realise what matters: Siemens Mobility Ltd, located in Wallisellen, employs approximately 800 staff in various locations in Switzerland. The company has all the necessary expertise for the efficient mobility management of people and goods: from operations management systems for rail and road traffic technology and railway electrification through to rail vehicles and provision of the corresponding services. Visit Siemens Mobility for an overview of our organisation, our products and solutions, our challenges, our jobs, your potential colleagues and your opportunities to join Siemens Mobility Ltd and to move and get promoted within it.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experiencedSenior Project Managerto lead and deliver complex rail infrastructure projects across their full lifecycle. The role requires strong ownership of scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and stakeholder management, ensuring successful project outcomes in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Project Manager acts as the primary point of accountability for assigned projects, driving execution excellence, risk management, and transparent governance while collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Your new responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects, from contract handover through commissioning and project close‑out
• Assume full responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and risk management
• Manage projects primarily inB and C project categories, depending on complexity and size
• Apply and maintain project management methodologies, tools, and best practices in line withPM@Siemens
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, contractual obligations, and regulatory frameworks
• Act as primary interface to customers, railway operators, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities
• Drive proactive risk and opportunity management, including mitigation plans and escalation where required
• Monitor and control project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and earned value performance
• Lead contract and claim management in close collaboration with commercial and legal teams
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary project teams (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning)
• Implement robust project controls, reporting, and governance structures
• Participate in project reviews and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the project management community

Your skills and experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of project management experience in rail infrastructure or comparable large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Experience in software development projects is a plus
• Proven track record in delivering complex projects within contractual, financial, and schedule constraints
• IPMA B, or equivalent project management certification
• Strong understanding of railway systems and infrastructure components
• Solid experience with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management
• Experience working in international project environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities
• English and German mandatory, French/Italian is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Proficient in project management and reporting tools
• Strong experience in cost management, forecasting, and earned value management
• Solid analytical capability with a structured approach to problem solving
• Ability to interpret contractual, technical, and financial project data effectively

Soft Skills

• High level of ownership and accountability
• Capability of coaching younger Project Managers
• Strong leadership presence without formal line management
• Excellent negotiation, influence, and conflict resolution skills
• Strategic mindset combined with hands‑on execution ability
• Clear, structured communication across all organizational levels
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage parallel priorities

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