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Traction Project Manager (fmd) 80-100 1

Alstom


Job Location:

Zürich - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Req ID:509874

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day 74000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the Traction Project Manager (f/m/d)80-100% in Zürich - CH were looking for

Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your traction project management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll report to Martin BOHAC - Site Project Engineering Manager in Zürich - CH and work alongside passionate motivated and dedicated international teammates.


Youll specifically take care of delivering international traction projects. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (Project Engineering Manager Quality Procurement Operations Contracts and Requirements Managers Finance Customers and Suppliers). Youll be the person the team turns to for momentum and to push projects forward. No two days are the same but day-to-day youll manage costing schedules enable those around you to excel and much more.

Youll specifically take care of:

  • Achieve QCDP objectives of the traction project and ensure sub-system requirements are implemented
  • Apply Project Strategy according to defined contractual and Project commitments and targets as allocated on sub-system
  • Plan monitor control and manage project end-to-end activities (scope schedule resources cost risks saving opportunities)

Well look to you for:

  • Actively contribute to Project performance
  • Alert in case of deviations impacting project objectives; actively contribute to risks savings and opportunity management
  • Ensure compliance with applicable rules instructions and standards process & tools: Code of Ethics & Compliance Environment Health & Safety and Quality
  • Plan monitor control and manage project end-to-end activities (scope schedule resources cost risks saving opportunities)
  • Coordinate and support consistent cross-functional execution objectives activities and deliverables (Engineering R&D programs Procurement Supply Chain Indus when applicable Reliability Availability Maintainability Safety (RAMS) etc.)
  • Lead teams in successful achievement of project objectives synchronize stakeholders at traction level and ensure stakeholder alignments
  • Perform sub-system level decisions and trade-offs implement change management at sub-system level
  • Manage sub-system situation and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and report with transparency


All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Traction business and project execution/product development
  • Passion for project management
  • Capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-métier teams
  • Being able to understand the organization the processes and the products involved and decide independently when significant impact on QCD make it necessary to involve next level
  • Ability to gain and apply insight from every project
  • Flair for leading and influencing others
  • An entrepreneurial mindset
  • A proactive and resourceful approach
  • Desire to work collaboratively in multinational company
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Adaptability and effective time management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Experience or understanding of conflict and crisis management

Things youll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:

  • Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
  • Contribute to innovative projects
  • Utilize our hybrid working environment
  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
  • Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
  • Progress towards Project Manager or BID Manager
  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note
As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.


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Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

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