Rail Systems Lead (f/m/d)

  • Montréal, Canada
  • Entry date: January 1, 2025
  • DB International Operations
  • Engineering
  • Full Time (Permanent)
  • Job-Ref.: 346618
  • Professionals
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Job description

The Company


Deutsche Bahn International Operations GmbH is a part of the DB group, a world-leading global 

railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers a technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. We acquire, initiate and manage rail operations and maintenance projects outside Europe. 


We are looking for you as a Rail Systems Lead (f/m/x) for an upcoming project of DB International Operations in Canada.


Join us to develop the future of North American rail travel and create a unique lighthouse project. The project on the East Coast entails developing operation and maintenance of a new railway corridor to enhance public transport in the region. We are looking for transport and mobility enthusiasts with long-standing experience in railway operations and projects in Canada or worldwide to be part of this unique project in case of contract award.


Responsibilities:


  • Leads the team for rail systems including external consultants and develops the technical concept for rail systems.
  • Captures and documents the assumption for all estimations.
  • Works across teams to develop the content for written deliverables relevant to the department.
  • Manages the deployment of staff and other resources and ensures the work provided by the team members is delivered on time and with the required quality.
  • Captures local operational conditions and identifies potential for optimization.
  • Identifies risks related to rail systems and proposes mitigations.
  • Engages appropriate external stakeholders to support the team in consultation with the Technical Lead.
  • Works with the Technical Lead to set milestones and deadlines for deliverables



Qualifications:


  • You have a university degree with a technical and/or business orientation, or corresponding professional experience in strategic network planning for passenger transport with 10 years of experience.
  • You can demonstrate experience in managing operational units, cross-departmental collaboration and complex projects.
  • You have technical knowledge of signaling, communication, SCADA and Power / OCL Systems, maintenance technologies, and processes, etc. 
  • You bring knowledge of railroad operations including interfaces/influences of and on the mentioned rail systems. 
  • You are experienced in technical tenders in the railway sector either on the operator`s or on the bidders side.
  • Based on your experience and knowledge you are able and willing to think of passenger transport as a whole.
  • Experienced in developing rail systems concepts and programs.
  • You are characterized by the ability to analyze complex and procedural problems, to derive measures, and to communicate and implement results in a way that is appropriate for the target group.
  • Integration skills and assertiveness as well as the ability to reduce complexity characterize you.
  • You have proven leadership experience as well as motivational skills, can inspirate people and bring enthusiasm for railway. 
  • Experience in risk/opportunity and requirements management is beneficial.
  • You have work experience in an international context, you are fluent in written and spoken English and ideally also have knowledge of French.


 

*Please note that the successful candidate is required to complete a background check.


Benefits:


  • Competitive salary package and benefits encompassing medical benefits, pension contributions, transportation allowance, remote working options 
  • Join our international community of railway experts and deepen your expertise in the industry 
  • Be part of a multi-generational railway network transformation project and shape the future of sustainable mobility together






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