Project Manager in Southampton

What if your daily work directly contributed to a better, more connected world? At Siemens Mobility, we are not just imagining the future of transportation – we are building it. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating smart, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions that improve the daily lives of millions of passengers. We are looking for passionate professionals who are eager to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible. If you are ready to be part of a transformative journey, come and join us.

Our Rolling Stock and Customer Service keeps trains running safely and reliably every day. The business delivers expert maintenance, technical support and digital solutions across the full lifecycle of rail fleets, helping customers maximise performance, availability and passenger satisfaction. We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead Rolling Stock overhaul and modification projects, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, cost, and time. Reporting to the Head of Project Management, you will provide strong leadership across project teams, driving collaboration, communication, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in leading diverse teams, implementing organisational change, and delivering customer commitments in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment. Please note that this role would be based out of any of our SMO locations.

Responsibilities

• Leading Rolling Stock overhaul and modification projects, ensuring safe delivery to agreed time, cost, and quality targets.
• Building, developing, and leading diverse cross‑functional project teams while driving collaboration and organisational change.
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior customer representatives, through clear and effective communication.
• Developing and maintaining robust project plans, proactively managing risks, opportunities, requirements, and project deliverables.
• Supporting business growth by contributing project management expertise to bid opportunities and helping develop clear, strategic proposals.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with Siemens Mobility governance, health & safety standards, and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects with a track record of successful delivery.
• IMPA Level D / APM PFQ or equivalent.
• Experience implementing lean management principles.
• Experience using Primavera, MS Project, or MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Benefits

At Siemens Mobility, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered, and valued both professionally and personally.

• Wellbeing: Flexible working, 24/7 mental health support, subsidised gym memberships, subsidised Bupa healthcare, enhanced sick pay.
• Financial: Match and more pension, life assurance, perks at work discounts, cycle to work scheme, annual bonus.
• Family: Day‑one parental rights, shared parental leave, extra holidays for length of service, 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year, volunteering days and sabbaticals.
• Personal Growth: Access to online learning, support for external training and development opportunities, inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, active employee networks, opportunities to grow your skills and career.