Engineering Leader for Railway Industry

Engineering Leader – Railway Industry
Location: Bangalore/Mumbai
Summary
The Industry Leader - Railways will be responsible for spearheading the company's efforts to become a leading provider of engineering solutions and services to the railway industry. This role involves building strong relationships with railway stakeholders, understanding their needs, and translating those needs into innovative and impactful engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Industry Expertise
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the railway industry, including its challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends.
Stay current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Act as a subject matter expert on railway-related engineering solutions and technologies.
Business Development
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the railway sector, especially around train control, signaling, FRMCS and digital solutions for the rail industry
Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy targeting the railway industry.
Conduct regular sessions with all internal stakeholders (Business units, Delivery units, Sales, marketing) about Rail capabilities and our offerings
Build and maintain strong relationships with key railway stakeholders, including rail operators and manufacturers
Create Portfolio offers for various streams like rolling stock, Signaling and operations
Solution Development
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., product development, engineering, sales) to develop and deliver innovative engineering solutions for the railway industry.
Translate customer needs and industry trends into actionable product requirements.
Ensure that solutions are aligned with the strategic objectives of the company and the needs of the railway industry.
Create Accelerators for faster development cycles
Technical Leadership
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and their potential applications in the railway industry.
Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, and systems domains.
Drive innovation, process improvements, and the adoption of new technologies (e.g., CBTC, ETCS, predictive maintenance, IoT).
Customer Engagement
Represent the company at industry events and conferences.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
Provide excellent customer service and support.
Team Leadership
If managing a team, mentor and develop team members to achieve their full potential.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Ensure that team members are aligned with the company's strategic objectives.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 15+ years of experience in the railway industry, preferably with a understanding of Rail standards including SIL and EN5012x
Proven experience in business development, solution development, and/or technical leadership.
Mandatory Skills:
Strong understanding of the railway industry, including its challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends.
Knowledge of specific railway technologies, such as signaling, train control
Experience with digital transformation initiatives in the railway industry
Experience with data analytics applications in the railway industry preferably with Artificial Intelligence
Experience with Agile project management methodologies.
Willingness to travel to customer locations, including domestic and international travels
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
What You’ll Love About Working Here
We value flexibility and support our employees with remote work options and adaptable schedules to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Our inclusive culture brings together diverse professionals committed to growth, innovation, and excellence.
You’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities and certifications in emerging technologies like cloud and AI.
About Us
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

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