Project Manager - German speaking
OTIVGhent, East Flanders, Belgium
Posted March 13, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
OTIV develops assistance, remote control, and autonomous technology for rail, improving safety, increasing efficiency, and contributing to the modal shift. Our solutions enable industrial players, rail operators, and infrastructure managers to transition from manual handling to assisted, remote-controlled, or fully autonomous rail operations. We collaborate with major industry players such as CAF, DB Cargo, ArcelorMittal, Green Cargo, ProRail, and SNCF to address critical socio-economic challenges, including incident costs, labor shortages, and the environmental impact of transportation.
Job Description
OTIV is a Ghent-based company specializing in autonomous rail and leading railway operations through autonomous vehicle technology. They are seeking a German-speaking Project Manager to lead ambitious projects within their German railway operation, focusing on the development and implementation of remote control and autonomous train systems. The role requires coordination of teams, budget management, and risk mitigation.
Requirements
- Degree in Business Administration, engineering, or similar.
- 5+ years of experience in project management/business/corporate development in a deep-tech startup/tier-one strategy consultancy, corporate strategy department.
- Knowledge of railway, logistics, self-driving technology, or software/platform-as-a-service businesses is a plus.
- Strong skills in project management.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent in English and German.
- Hands-on/solution-oriented mentality and analytical/data-driven mindset.
- Enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced start-up environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- International environment
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working policy
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun-loving office culture
- Team events and quarterly offsite
- 30 days of vacation
