JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER – RAILWAY VEHICLES
About the Company
As part of the Czech Škoda Group, Škoda Transportation Deutschland GmbH is one of the leading players in the field of rail vehicles and components. Our mission is to deliver first-class projects that set standards for quality, innovation, and sustainability. With a strong footprint in the DACH region and across Europe, we are shaping the future of mobility by providing state-of-the-art rail solutions for both public and private operators.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage railway vehicle projects end-to-end — from handover by the BID team through project setup, design, production, testing, authorization, and final delivery to the customer, including contract closure
* Take full ownership of project deliverables in terms of time, cost, quality, and safety
* Be accountable for project profit & loss and customer satisfaction, ensuring on-time delivery with targeted profitability and required quality standards
Project Team Leadership
* Build, organize, and manage the project core team; proactively address and escalate resource gaps
* Align internal teams and external partners towards common project goals
* Drive engagement, collaboration, and accountability across all stakeholders
* Define and communicate clear objectives across functions (Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Production, Commissioning, Homologation, etc.) and ensure deliverables are achieved
Project Governance & Reporting
* Prepare and present regular project reports to management and key stakeholders
* Conduct project gate reviews in line with internal governance processes
* Monitor, track, and optimize KPIs throughout the project lifecycle
* Proactively manage risks and identify opportunities
Stakeholder Management
* Act as the main point of contact for the customer and ensure strong, professional relationships
* Represent the company in meetings with senior stakeholders, including customer representatives
Your Profile
* University degree in a technical or business-related field
* 2–5 years of professional experience, ideally within the railway industry
* Experience in project management is an advantage
* Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams
* Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
* Fluent in German and English
* Willingness to travel occasionally (e.g. customer sites, Pilsen location)
What we offer
* Flexible working model with partial remote work and regular travel
* Competetive salary including annual bonus
* 30 days of annual leave
* Option for JobRad bike leasing
* Company health insurance
* Language courses
* Individual development and training program
* Employee events