Project Director

About the position

A global leader in rail transport and mobility solutions is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a high-profile Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement programme. This is a senior leadership opportunity within one of the most respected names in the rail industry worldwide.
About the Opportunity
This is a complex, multi-stakeholder programme leadership role with significant strategic weight. You'll be responsible for coordinating the full delivery of a major technical support and spares supply project — managing performance across your portfolio, leading a team of project and sub-system managers, and ensuring seamless collaboration between internal functions and external stakeholders. If you thrive in dynamic, matrixed environments and have a track record of delivering large-scale projects in rail or industrial settings, this is your next challenge.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinating the TRAXX 23E Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement project to achieve strategic goals while managing portfolio risks
• Ensuring the portfolio remains aligned with resource capabilities and availability
• Driving timely project execution in line with customer requirements and contractual commitments
• Developing, leading, and mentoring a high-performing team of Project Managers and Sub-System Managers
• Providing operational support to bid and project teams, including risk management and process improvement
• Deploying and enforcing adherence to Project and Bid function processes and governance standards
• Working closely with internal functions including Site Managing Directors, Engineering, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Finance, as well as external customers and independent assessors
• Supporting continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing across the team

• A degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline
• Proven experience leading projects in a business or industrial environment — rail sector experience highly advantageous
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
• Comfortable working in a matrix organisation and managing cross-functional teams
• A Project Management Certification (IPMA or PMI) — advantageous
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in international and/or senior leadership roles

Desired Skills:

• Engineering
• Rail
• Project Management