Sécheron SA

Project Manager (Engineering)

Sécheron SA  •  Prague, CZ (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

Sécheron Hasler Group is a global leader in railway technology with over 140 years of Swiss engineering heritage. We deliver traction power and electrical safety solutions worldwide, supported by a global team of 1,200+ professionals.
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We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with a solid understanding of electrical engineering to lead custom-made projects in traction and power systems

Each project is different — ranging from complex metro power supply systems abroad to smaller, highly specialized technical solutions. What they all have in common is that you own them end-to-end from kick-off through engineering, production, testing, FAT, and final customer handover.

This role is ideal for project managers who want to truly take ownership, enjoy technical variety, and value seeing tangible results of their work.

What will you be responsible for

  • Managing custom-built traction substation projects from initiation through FAT and final delivery
  • Leading projects across the full lifecycle, including risk management and change control
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project
  • Leading cross-functional project teams and coordinating with engineering, production, and testing
  • Regularly reporting on project status (timeline, budget, risks, milestones)
  • Ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and contractual commitments
  • Driving key decisions, handling changes, and managing escalations
  • Occasional business travel for project kick-offs or key customer meetings

Requirements

Who we are looking for

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or solid experience in a similar environment
  • At least 4 years of project management experience, ( ideally in: power systems, traction systems, electrical distribution or similar engineering field
  • Strong command of English and Czech for daily communication
  • Knowledge of project management principles and tools (MS Project, Excel, etc.)
  • Structured thinking, technical mindset, and strong communication skills
  • Driving license (Category B)

Benefits

What we offer

  • Technically challenging and impactful role in an international engineering company
  • Exposure to global customers and real-world infrastructure projects
  • Flexible working hours
  • Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
  • Attractive benefits package including:
    • transport allowance
    • meal vouchers
    • pension contribution and cafeteria (after 1 year)
    • awesome company happenings and activities
  • 25 days of vacation
  • Supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth

Additional information

📍 Location: Prague – Horní Počernice
✈️ Travel: approx. 1× every 1–3 months

Interested?

If you are looking for a project role where it's not just about tracking spreadsheets, but about delivering real engineering projects from concept to completion, we would love to hear from you.

Please send us your CV in English.

Sécheron SA

About Sécheron SA

Sécheron SA is focused on railway industry, and industrial segments manufacturing high power electric equipment. We design, manufacture, test and deliver products and solutions covering the following scope

Electrical Safety Solutions

Sécheron SA offers an extensive range of products, solutions and services dedicated to the switching and protection of high voltage traction and auxiliary equipment installed on railway and mass transit vehicles. Our ranges of DC and AC circuit breakers, contactors and disconnecting switches, as well as master controllers and wheel flange lubricators, are used on locomotives, conventional and high-speed trains, EMU's, metros, light rail vehicles, tramways and trolley buses.

Traction Power Systems

Sécheron SA offers a complete range of components, solutions, systems and services for DC Traction Substations powering and protecting mass transit and railway networks. With more than 60 years experience in this activity, Sécheron has developed a unique expertise making our equipment to be used in most of the major cities worldwide operating metros and light rails networks, as well as in countries equipped with DC railway lines. Starting from the delivery of individual components such as DC circuit-breakers, disconnect switches or protection and control devices, Sécheron supplies up to the complete DC substation, including transformer-rectifier groups, DC switchgear, regenerative inverter/energy storage systems and other panels. Supported by a strong and expertise project management and engineering team, we also offer a complete range of services to guarantee the quality and performances of the project and equipment.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Satigny - Geneva, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
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