Software Project Manager - Railway Systems (f/m/x)

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER - RAILWAY SYSTEMS (F/M/X)

Thales in Austria is a full system provider and global supplier of train control technology and traffic management systems (f. ex. European Train Control System (ETCS), Electronic interlockings, Operation Control Centers and dispatching systems, Field elements).

As part of the train control product development team you are responsible for the technical project management of the development and integration of these components for new versions of track side solutions. With your technical knowledge of complex and safety critical systems and your expertise in managing challenging projects and bringing them to a successful conclusion, you are the right person for this position. Join us now at Thales in Austria!

YOUR CHALLENGE

* Technical project management and coordination of the development of European Train Control Systems (ETCS) Trackside solutions
* Coordinating and leading a distributed development team of 10 people
* Managing project with respect to project milestones, scope and budget
* Manage issues and risks, create mitigation plans and escalate to appropriate stakeholders as necessary
* Communication and reporting of status and critical issues in a short and concise format
* Working in an international team and in cooperation with other business line units
* Working in the area of safety critical systems

YOUR PROFILE

* Technical education, preferably Master studies in Computer Science or similar
* Minimum 3 years experience with technical project management with a focus of SW resp. SW/HW engineering projects
* Knowledge of safety critical systems or experience in railway domain is an advantage
* Positive attitude and persistence are key to succeed in this role
* Competitive mindset, strong desire to achieve
* Knowledge of project management tools (Primavera)
* Excellent level of English, good level of German

WE OFFER

* The salary for this position starts at EUR 70.000 gross p.a. Actual compensation is based on experience and qualification.
* Very good accessibility by public transport (Vienna Handelskai) & subsidies for public transport
* Flexible working hours and, depending on the position, up to 60% home office
* Christmas and New Year's Eve belong to the family - Thales gives you holidays on 24.12 and 31.12
* Discounts for employees (canteen, shops, corporate benefits, tickets, etc.)
* Various training opportunities - online, internal and external training courses
* A stable employer in a collegial and international environment

WHO WE ARE

Together, we are shaping the world around us to build the future - here and now! Our experts' competences and cultural backgrounds are unique in their diversity. Passion for innovations and cutting-edge technologies is our motivation. With 83,000 employees in 68 countries we create tomorrow's key technologies today.

In the railway area, Thales experts architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day. 72,000 kms of route and 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems.

As part of a global technology leader, Thales in Austria delivers key technologies in rail transportation, air traffic, digital identity & security and defence missions tailored to local needs with 400 people based in Vienna. With its unique combination of technology leadership, creativity and employee engagement, Thales in Austria has a key role to play in the digital transformation of its customers.

Whatever your role will be at Thales, your work will make a difference.

Thales in Austria is committed to equality and diversity.
In particular female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Great journeys start here!
Apply now on our carrer page!