We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant in Operational Readiness to support the planning, implementation, and assurance of operations and maintenance (O&M) systems for new rail and urban transit projects. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of expertise in the setup and management of O&M organizations, staff training, and support for commissioning and safety certification phases.
Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.
Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 6,400 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of safety driven Operational Readiness work streams for new rail systems, aligning with international best practices and local regulatory requirements.
- Design and implement training frameworks, including “train-the-trainers” programs, to ensure sustainable knowledge transfer and capacity building for O&M staff.
- Support the setup and structuring of O&M organizations, defining operational procedures, re-source plans, and performance metrics.
- Manage and supervise testing, commissioning, and trial run phases, ensuring all operational systems are validated and ready for service.
- Contributing to operational risk assessments and safety cases.
- Coordinate with stakeholders including system integrators, safety assessors, rolling stock experts, and regulatory bodies to ensure a cohesive readiness process.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in configuration management within large-scale infrastructure, rail, transportation, or safety-critical industries.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
- MS Office i.e. at least intermediate Excel and Word skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel as per business and client requirements
Benefits:
- We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.
- Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work-life balance.
- See the world with DB Schenker! If you’re searching for an international challenge, we offer plenty of opportunities.
