Senior Project Manager – Bus/Rail Segment (m/f/d)

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r2p Group is a leading provider of hardware and software solutions for the rail and bus industry, specializing in CCTV, automatic passenger counting (APC), passenger information systems (PIS), and passenger assistance technology. Headquartered in Flensburg, Germany, with operations across Denmark, Spain, the UK, the USA, Canada, Malaysia, and Australia, we support public transport operators worldwide in making mobility safer, smarter, and more accessible.

This is how You Make a Difference

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional projects within our Bus/Rail segment - from initial customer requirements through engineering, integration, and delivery. You will be the central point of coordination between customers, internal engineering teams, suppliers, and international subsidiaries, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, leading, and controlling complex rail/bus system integration projects across their full lifecycle, from contract award to final acceptance
• Acting as primary point of contact for customers and key stakeholders, managing expectations, scope, and communication throughout the project
• Coordinating cross-functional teams (hardware engineering, software development, quality, supply chain) and aligning priorities across departments and international entities
• Managing project budgets, timelines, risks, and change requests, escalating proactively where needed
• Ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements relevant to the rail/bus industry
• Driving continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and reporting standards
• Supporting tendering and pre-sales activities with project planning expertise where required
• Providing regular project status reporting to senior management

You are

• a strong leader who motivates cross-functional teams and drives projects to successful outcomes.
• an excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• proactive, solution-oriented, and confident in making decisions in complex situations.

What you Bring to the Table

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Several years of experience managing complex technical projects, ideally within rail, bus, transportation, or a related industrial sector
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional and international project teams
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, or comparable); certification is a plus
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including to international customer and subsidiary sites

Your Benefits

• A key role in an international, growing company shaping the future of intelligent public transport.
• Collaborative work with cross-border teams across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths in a PE-backed, growth-oriented SME.
• Attractive compensation package and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A comprehensive onboarding programme.
• Ergonomic workplace equipment.
• E-bike leasing for you and your partner.
• A benefits portal (Corporate Benefits) with discount codes for numerous brands across all areas of life.
• An annual health budget that can be used for a wide range of services, including vision aids, prescription medicines and professional dental cleaning.

Interested?

Please send us your application, stating your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations, to or click on the link below.