We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Project Manager Railway Systems (m/f/d) for a Technical Advisory program for OSE in Athens, Greece. As Project Manager Railway Systems, you will be responsible to manage projects related to the design, acquisition and installation of railway sys-tems for the Greek Railways in collaboration with both DB E&C team members and the client OSE to ensure profitable, safe and efficient operation. Your focus will be on steering schedules, quality and cost for these projects.
Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.
Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.
Responsibilities:
- Planning, organizing, and directing the delivery of railway system projects from conception to completion
- Definition of scopes, developing project execution plans, risk management and resource alloca-tion
- Manage project teams, delegate tasks, motivate and coach local team members
- Monitor and report progress against baselines for cost, quality and schedule
- Manage compliance with European regulations and directives for railway operation, safety and interoperability where required
- Manage expectations and resolve conflicts with stakeholders at national and international level
Qualifications:
- Successfully completed university degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, project management or similar and relevant professional experience in a comparable, complex role
- Experience in the conception and management of railway systems including train control (ETCS, proprietary ATP), wayside signalling (electronic and digital interlockings, turnouts, signals, track vacancy detection etc.), catenary systems, SCADA and telecommunication systems
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar tasks
- Certification in project management such as PMP are appreciated
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in leadership
- You impress with your impartial moderation skills and intercultural sensitivity.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Fluency in English mandatory; German and Greek would be an advantage
- Familiarity with Greek administrative business standards