Alpha Trains has owned and leased locomotives and passenger trains for nearly 24 years. More than 140 employees of various nationalities are active across Europe. Our more than 1,000 locomotives and passenger trains are utilized in 22 European countries.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a skilled Project Manager with a background in technical project management and expertise in railway manufacturing or signaling. The ideal candidate will excel in overseeing complex projects, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring seamless collaboration between internal teams and external partners, while communicating fluently in English and German.
WHAT WOULD KEEP YOU BUSY
1. As part of our Project Management team, you will oversee daily operations for a range of projects, from designing new locomotives to upgrading existing systems
2. Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to keep everything on track and aligned with our goals.
3. Oversee procurement and manage commercial negotiations for high-value supply contracts with large OEMs, ensuring successful outcomes
4. Develop detailed project plans with clear milestones, assessment checkpoints, and success criteria to ensure steady progress.
5. Provide critical support during subsidy application processes, working closely with the Senior Project Manager to secure necessary funding.
6. Provide regular progress updates and reports to stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed on key developments.
7. Work with the project team to fine-tune tools and processes, driving improvements in overall project efficiency.
8. Ensure smooth collaboration between internal teams and external partners, maintaining strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
If you are excited about joining our team, here is what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
9. You have a background in technical project management or a demonstrated history of managing technical projects successfully.
10. Whether through an engineering degree or significant experience, you have a strong understanding of railway manufacturing or signaling—or relevant technical sectors.
11. You excel at managing contracts, engaging stakeholders, and handling project documentation efficiently.
12. You’re skilled at managing several tasks at once, ensuring that all projects move forward as planned.
13. Strong written and verbal communication skills allow you to effectively keep teams and stakeholders informed.
14. You can build and maintain solid relationships while navigating negotiations that help drive the project forward.
15. Fluency in English and German is essential for successful communication across teams and stakeholders.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU
At Alpha Trains we have a mission: to keep our employees happy. So, we go the extra mile to make your working life more enjoyable: From fresh apples in our office fruit basket to annual company offsites, from bike leasing options so you can get to the office in style to an insurance package that gives you the peace of mind you need. Want more transparency? Attend our weekly town hall meetings. And because we are all about collaboration, we keep our hierarchies flat and friendly.
And, last but not least, prepare to meet the most awesome, dedicated and party-ready colleagues at Alpha Trains.
Not fully convinced? We asked our colleagues: what makes working at Alpha Trains special: