Electrical Systems Project Manager – Railway (M/F)

NOVAEToulouseJob.bopublished 03/27/2026
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As an Electrical Systems Project Manager, you are the guarantor of the overall performance of projects within your scope, with direct responsibility for the QCD (Quality / Cost / Schedule) commitments of EDC deliverables. In this capacity, your main missions will be as follows: Lead one or more technical projects in the field of electrical systems

Ensure the interface between technical teams, project stakeholders, and management

Organize, coordinate, and monitor the activities of the teams involved in the assigned projects

Manage the workload of the teams according to priorities and milestones

Ensure the management of the budget and project planning

Guarantee the achievement of quality, cost, and schedule objectives

Ensure QCD reporting to the EDC manager

Perform regular reporting to management and technical teams

Identify and escalate alerts in case of risk or deviation impacting project performance

Lead design reviews

Ensure they are carried out on time and correctly documented

Ensure technical progress reporting to the relevant teams

Participate in the construction and maintenance of the project baseline

Contribute to configuration management

Guarantee the capitalization of lessons learned

Support continuous improvement actions in connection with the business

You will also play an important role in resolving technical difficulties, resolving uncertainties, and ensuring the fluidity of interactions between the various project actors.

Since 2003, our company has put the French know-how of its 450 employees at the service of key players in the aeronautical, space, and land defense industries. We support them in France and internationally to meet complex challenges related to engineering, training, and digitalization. We are proud of our participation in some of the greatest innovations in these sectors in recent years, such as the Mirage 2000, the Rafale, the Ariane and Griffon programs. We have contributed to these achievements thanks to our determination to provide quality and innovative solutions to our customers. Our ambition is to continue to support these leaders in their current and future technological and environmental challenges, while defending fundamental human values and an ethical and responsible vision of the world. Context As part of our engineering activities, we are looking for an Electrical Systems Project Manager to work for one of our clients, a key player in the railway sector. The position is part of an EDC – Electrical Development Center, dedicated to the electrical development of highly technical railway projects. You will have responsibility for one or more projects, leading a local team of 5 to 15 people, in addition to activities carried out offshore.

🎯 Do you like leading technical projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and advancing complex subjects in a demanding industrial environment? 🎓 You have a Master's degree (Bac +5) in: electrical engineering, electrotechnics, electrical systems, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or an equivalent technical field. Ideally, you have 4 to 10 years of experience in a technical and industrial environment, with significant experience in: project management, team coordination, management of technical activities, QCD monitoring, and management of complex projects. Your technical skills 💼 Ideally, you have in-depth knowledge of at least one of the following three areas: functional

3D design

industrialization

You are comfortable in environments where multiple dimensions must be coordinated simultaneously: technical, planning, workload, budget, quality, deliverables, multiple interfaces. Experience in a railway, transport, energy, aeronautics, or complex industry environment will be particularly appreciated. A good level of professional English is essential to evolve effectively in an international and multicultural context. Your personal qualities ✨ Beyond your background, we are looking for a person capable of playing a true project conductor role. You recognize yourself in the following qualities: excellent interpersonal skills

rigor

sense of anticipation

collaborative management

ability to manage several subjects simultaneously

priority management

proactive posture

transversal leadership Contractual elements 📋 Contract: CDI

Status: Cadre

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Toulouse

Hours: daytime

Collective agreement: SYNTEC

Salary 💰: Between 50k and 62k€ gross annual What we offer you ✔️ A career opportunity with a client that is a leader in its field, offering innovative high-technology solutions

Personalized support by NOVAE throughout your mission

Passionate and committed teams working on ambitious projects

A stimulating environment, focused on technical excellence The recruitment process 🤝 1️⃣ An initial exchange with our NOVAE recruitment team 2️⃣ A second interview with our final client, in person or via video call depending on everyone's availability 📩 Want to take on this challenge and join the adventure? Apply now — we look forward to meeting you!