Project Manager (Engineering)

Location: Prague, Prague, Czechia

Department: Sécheron | Traction Power Systems

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

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.