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Safety-critical Manager (EN 50126)

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StageDirectory listedStandardsEN 50126 · EN 50128 · EN 50129IndustryRailSeniorityLead / ManagerRegionCanadaSource year2026Company size10,000+Role familySafety leadershipSegmentRail supplierEmployerEmployer profile
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Role summary

The Railway is responsible for ensuring railway safety by defining and driving safety standards and governance, maintaining compliance and continuous improvement of the (SMS) across the organization, and providing functional leadership and expert guidance to regional and project teams to deliver strong safety performance.

Requirements

We value passion and mindset more than experience. That is why we do not expect you to have all the required skills. Instead, we have identified a set of competencies that we believe will help you succeed and thrive in this role

  • You hold an Engineering/Training/Transportation/EHS degree or equivalent, with 10_15 years of experience in senior railway operations roles, including at least 5 years on critical projects regarding railway safety and train operations
  • Experience in transversal or international assignments in leadership roles within operating railway companies or infrastructure managers is highly desirable.
  • Strong project management and communication skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, leadership, and a strong results-oriented approach.
  • Good knowledge of railway organizations, systems, safety requirements, as well as industry regulations and processes.
  • Ability to manage conflicts and crisis situations.
  • Experience in report writing, task and project management, and client interaction.

The organization is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations.

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