Rail Project Director

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in international industrial environments.
• Proven experience of at least 5 years in managing complex projects or strategic programs.
• Experience in the railway sector, mobility, transport, complex industrial systems, or related sectors is highly valued.
• Demonstrable experience in managing contracts of high economic volume and high technical complexity.
• Experience leading international and multicultural teams.
• Leadership and influence.
• Customer orientation.
• Strategic and business vision.
• Management of high-performance teams.
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Decision-making in complex environments.
• Results orientation.
• Executive communication.
• Planning and prioritization skills.
• Change management and continuous improvement.

• University degree in Engineering.
• Postgraduate training in Business Administration (MBA), Project Management, or similar disciplines is highly valued.
• Certifications in project management (PMP, IPMA or equivalents) will be considered an advantage.

• Advanced level of English (C1 or higher).
• Fluent level of Spanish.
• Advanced knowledge of German and/or French will be highly valued.

We are looking to hire a Rail Project Director who will join the Program Management department of CAF's Rail Vehicle Business, based in Zaragoza.

Their mission will be to ensure the successful execution of a portfolio of strategic railway projects, being responsible for fulfilling the contractual commitments made to customers, as well as achieving the economic, operational, and quality objectives established by the company.

They will act as the person in charge of the projects within their scope, leading the executive relationship with customers, partners, and key stakeholders, driving strategic decision-making and guaranteeing effective management of risks and opportunities.

• Assume full responsibility for international railway projects of high technical and contractual complexity.
• Lead the fulfillment of project objectives regarding schedule, cost, quality, safety, and profitability.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams composed of engineering, operations, purchasing, industrialization, quality, finance, and customer service areas.
• Manage the executive relationship with customers, railway authorities, operators, and other strategic stakeholders.
• Supervise contractual execution, including change management, claims, negotiations, and scope variations.
• Guarantee adequate management of risks and opportunities throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Lead project governance and reporting to CAF Management.
• Promote continuous improvement and the implementation of project management best practices throughout the organization.
• Ensure the correct planning of resources and capacities to meet the commitments made.
• Contribute to business development by identifying commercial opportunities derived from project execution.

• Availability to travel nationally and internationally on a frequent basis.
• Ability to operate in multicultural and global environments.
• Availability to participate in critical project phases at client facilities or international workplaces.