Senior Project Engineering Manager Lausanne

Req ID:511992 

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, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities while reducing carbon emissions.

About the project

As part of a newly awarded flagship project in Switzerland, Alstom will modernise Lausanne’s fully automated m2 metro line, the backbone of public transport in the region. This major programme (approx. €295 million) combines:

• Deployment of Alstom’s next-generation Urbalis Fluence CBTC system
• A comprehensive mid-life modernisation of the train fleet
• Integration of digital signalling and onboard systems (TCMS)

The project will significantly increase capacity, improve reliability, and enable higher service frequency, while being delivered in a brownfield environment under ongoing operations. For more details, please refer to the official press release:

To support this strategically important initiative, we are looking for a Senior Project Engineering Manager (f/m/d) in Villeneuve.

Your future role

Take on a key leadership role in a highly complex and innovative rail project. You will be responsible for the overall technical coordination and system integration across signalling and rolling stock scopes.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, customers, and partners, you will ensure technical consistency, performance, and seamless integration throughout the project lifecycle.

We’ll look to you for:

• Act as the primary technical interface towards the customer
• Lead the engineering governance of a dual-scope project (CBTC signalling & rolling stock modernisation)
• Ensure technical consistency and interface management across all subsystems
• Drive system integration, including CBTC and onboard systems (TCMS)
• Manage requirements, configuration, and design changes throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead preliminary and detailed design phases
• Balance technical performance, cost, and delivery constraints
• Validate performance assumptions and calculations
• Support homologation and certification processes
• Lead, develop, and motivate the engineering project team
• Implement best practices, tools, and knowledge transfer from previous projects
• Support the Project Manager in achieving overall project objectives

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Master’s degree in Engineering (mandatory)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in railway system engineering within international turnkey projects
• Strong expertise in both signalling (CBTC) and rolling stock
• Proven experience in complex system integration and brownfield projects
• Solid knowledge of system engineering methodologies (e.g., MBSE)
• Understanding of railway safety standards and certification processes
• Strong stakeholder management, coordination, and communication skills
• Fluency in English and French
• Broad understanding of the railway environment and operational constraints

Things you’ll 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. You’ll also:
• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from monotonous routines
• Work with cutting-edge security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative and impactful projects
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible 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 programs
• Progress towards senior leadership or technical expert roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t 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, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.