Expert Human Resources, Training & Operational Competence (f/m/d)

Railways for the world of tomorrow.

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.

Mandatory Experience Requirement:

Applicants must have at least 10 years of professional experience in the railway sector, including at least 5 years of relevant international professional experience with a main-line Railway Infrastructure Manager operating according to European railway standards and using ERTMS/ETCS.

Experience focused primarily on general corporate HR or training outside a mainline railway environment does not meet the requirements of this position.

About the Project

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) has been appointed as Technical Advisor for a major five-year railway transformation programme in Greece.

The programme supports a national Railway Infrastructure Manager in strengthening the safe-ty, reliability, efficiency and long-term performance of its railway network. It covers railway operations, infrastructure management, maintenance, project delivery, digitalisation, organisational development and governance, with a strong focus on European railway standards, interoperability, operational competence and ERTMS implementation.

Our international team works directly alongside the client organisation in Athens, providing technical advice, developing practical solutions and transferring know-how to support sustainable organisational and operational improvement.

For the Critical Area Human Resources, Training & Operational Competence, we are look-ing for an experienced railway professional with a strong background in competence management, training, workforce development and organisational change within a mainline railway environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assess existing HR, training and competence-management processes for operational and technical railway functions.
• Develop and support the implementation of structured Competence Management Systems.
• Define competency requirements for safety-critical, operational and technical roles.
• Assess competence and qualification gaps and define appropriate development measures.
• Develop training, mentoring, assessment and certification programmes.
• Support the further development of the Railway Academy, including training concepts, curricula and qualification processes.
• Develop approaches for recurrent training and continuous maintenance of competence.
• Support workforce and succession planning for critical railway functions.
• Support shift allocation, working-time and fatigue-management approaches aligned with safety requirements.
• Support organisational development and change management related to new structures, processes and technologies.
• Strengthen interfaces between Human Resources, Training, Safety, Network Operations and Infrastructure Maintenance.
• Provide practical guidance, coaching and knowledge transfer to the client's personnel.

Qualifications:

• University degree in human resources, organisational development, business administration, psychology, education, engineering, railway systems or a comparable discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in the railway sector.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant international professional experience with a main-line Railway Infrastructure Manager operating according to European railway standards and using ERTMS/ETCS.
• Strong practical experience in railway competence management, training and workforce development.
• Demonstrated experience in competency frameworks, qualification requirements, competence assessment and training programmes.
• Good understanding of competence requirements for safety-critical railway roles.
• Experience in operational workforce planning, working-time or fatigue management is an advantage.
• Experience with a Railway Academy, railway training centre or comparable learning environment is an advantage.
• Experience in organisational transformation and change management is an advantage.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English. Greek Language skills are an advantage.

Attractive employment conditions, Intercultural teams, International career opportunities, Professional onboarding and development

Working Arrangement

• Location: Athens, Greece


• Project: Long-term international railway transformation programme


• Working arrangement: 100% on-site at the client's premises in Athens


• Close day-to-day cooperation with the client's HR, training, safety and operational functions and the international DB E&C Technical Advisor team.

In case you match the profile and are interested in a complex task within the transport sector, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

Please state your earliest possible availability as well as your salary expectations.

Please note that your application will be saved and used in electronic form as a part of the application process for this position.

Thank you for considering DB Engineering & Consulting as prospective employer!