Talgo is a leading Spanish manufacturer of high-speed and intercity passenger trains, globally recognized for its unique articulated train technology and lightweight designs. The company operates on an international scale, exporting its specialized rolling stock and maintenance services to countries including Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.

In Spain, Talgo maintains a significant presence with its corporate headquarters in Madrid and major manufacturing and maintenance facilities in Las Matas and Rivabellosa. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of opportunities in high-tech engineering, digital transformation, and project management, providing a gateway into the global railway industry within a highly innovative environment.

Founded in 1942 by Alejandro Goicoechea and José Luis Oriol, Talgo revolutionized rail transport with its patented articulated train system. Over the decades, it has evolved from a local innovator into a premier global supplier of high-speed rolling stock.

For international professionals

Global leader in high-speed rail technology with major international projects in Europe and the Middle East.
Main manufacturing and R&D hubs are located in Madrid (Las Matas) and Rivabellosa (Álava).
Offers a diverse range of roles from specialized mechanical engineering to advanced IT positions like Cloud Architecture and SAP Consultancy.
The company is a key player in sustainable mobility, focusing on energy-efficient and lightweight train designs.
English is frequently used in corporate and engineering departments due to the global nature of their client base.

This job was published 3 months ago

Project Configuration Manager

Talgo

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Talgo, we are dedicated to revolutionizing rail transport with innovative products ranging from very high-speed trains to regional and commuter solutions.

Our trains are characterized by being sustainable, safe, and high-quality. This versatility allows our trains to cross the Saudi Arabian desert at 300 km/h or traverse countries with extreme temperatures as low as -45º in Kazakhstan.

What will your job consist of?:

You will join the Product Development Management department at our center located in Las Matas.

Your mission as Project Configuration Manager will be to lead the product configuration management until the closure of each Supply or Remodeling Project; ensuring it remains updated through the deployment and control of changes, in order to contribute to the fulfillment of the objectives of the Project and/or Program under your responsibility.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as: 💻🔍

Establish product change and configuration management for the customer and internally according to the contractual conditions of the project.
Lead and ensure compliance with internal change and configuration management processes, coordinating approvals, planning, and tracking of product modifications.
Manage product baselines ("As Designed", "As To Be Tested", "As Built", etc.) guaranteeing their accurate and timely update by all responsible areas and suppliers.
Coordinate decisions, unblocking, and conflict resolution between functional areas, identifying GAPs between configurations and establishing action plans for testing, manufacturing, and certification and acceptance processes.
Drive continuous improvement in configuration and change management processes.

What we are looking for in you: 📌

Degree in Technical Engineering or Engineering Degree.
At least 5-8 years of experience in project management and/or in the deployment or development of Project Management Offices in industrial environments.
Desirable Project Certification from internationally recognized Best Practices such as PMI, IPMA, APM, etc.
Experience in team coordination.
Knowledge of configuration and change management in complex industrial product development projects.
High level of English.

At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract directly with Talgo. ✍🏽
Remuneration package consisting of fixed salary, variable salary, and pension plan. Flexible schedule (start from 7:30 am-9:00 am and finish from 4:30 pm-6:00 pm) with intensive working hours in summer. Remote work.
For Talgo, health is a priority, and therefore we offer medical insurance that both you and your family can enjoy.
Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 26 working vacation days in our 2026 labor calendar and 6 company-fixed long weekends, to make the most of your Community's calendar.🌞
Free bus routes. 🚌
Career path designed for your professional profile and continuous training opportunities. 🏅
Language school.

We believe in talent and diversity, and therefore, at Talgo we work to maintain an environment based on equal opportunities and non-discrimination, fostering that diversity within our teams.

Your work will have a real impact on the mobility of millions of people worldwide. 🌍

If you are interested in a new professional challenge, don't let this train pass you by! 🚄

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En Talgo, nos dedicamos a revolucionar el transporte ferroviario con productos innovadores que abarcan desde trenes de muy alta velocidad hasta soluciones regionales y de cercanías.

Nuestros trenes se caracterizan por ser sostenibles, seguros y de calidad. Esta versatilidad permite que nuestros trenes puedan cruzar el desierto de Arabia Saudí a 300 km/h o atravesar países con temperaturas extremas de hasta -45º en Kazajistán.

¿En qué consistirá tu trabajo?:

Te integrarás en el departamento de Gestión del Desarrollo de Producto, de nuestro centro ubicado en Las Matas.

Tu misión como Gerente de configuración en Proyectos será liderar la gestión de configuración del producto hasta el cierre de cada Proyecto de Suministro o Remodelación; velando por mantenerla actualizada con el despliegue y control de los cambios, a fin de contribuir con el cumplimiento de los objetivos del Proyecto y/o Programa bajo su responsabilidad.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como: 💻🔍

Establecer la gestión de cambios y configuración del producto de cara al cliente y en interno según las condiciones contractuales del proyecto.
Liderar y asegurar el cumplimiento de los procesos internos de gestión de cambios y configuración, coordinando aprobaciones, planificación y seguimiento de modificaciones del producto.
Gestionar líneas base del producto ("As Designed", "As To Be Tested", "As Built", etc.) garantizando su actualización precisa y oportuna por todas las áreas responsables y proveedores.
Coordinar decisiones, desbloqueos y resolución de conflictos entre áreas funcionales, identificando GAPs entre configuraciones y estableciendo planes de acción para pruebas y fabricación y procesos de certificación y aceptación.
Impulsar la mejora continua en los procesos de gestión de configuración y cambio.

Lo que buscamos en ti: 📌

Titulación en Ingeniería Técnica o Grado Ingeniería.
Experiencia de al menos 5-8 años en gestión de proyectos y/o en el despliegue o desarrollo de Oficinas de Proyectos en entornos industriales.
Deseable Certificación de Proyectos por alguna de las Buenas Prácticas reconocidas internacionalmente como PMI, IPMA, APM, etc.
Experiencia en coordinación de equipos.
Conocimientos en la gestión de configuración y cambio en proyectos de desarrollo de productos industriales complejos.
Nivel Inglés alto.

En Talgo, te ofrecemos:

Contrato indefinido directamente con Talgo. ✍🏽
Paquete retributivo compuesto por salario fijo, variable y plan de pensiones.Horario flexible (entrada de 7:30 h-9:00 h y salida de 16:30 h-18:00 h) con jornada intensiva en verano. Teletrabajo.
Para Talgo la salud es una prioridad, y por ello te ofrecemos seguro médico que podrás disfrutar tanto tú, como tu familia.
Porque para Talgo el bienestar impulsa el éxito: 26 días de vacaciones laborales en nuestro calendario laboral de 2026 y 6 puentes fijados por la empresa, para sacar el máximo provecho del calendario de tu Comunidad.🌞
Rutas de autobús gratuitas. 🚌
Plan de carrera diseñado para tu perfil profesional y oportunidades de formación continua. 🏅
Escuela de idiomas.

Creemos en el talento y la diversidad, y por ello, en Talgo trabajamos por mantener un entorno basado en la igualdad de oportunidades y la no discriminación, fomentando esa diversidad en nuestros equipos.