Signalling Installation and Testing Team Manager – M/F

RATP Dev USA

. Take responsibility for the IES (Site Installation and Testing) team .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeFontenay-sous-Bois • FranceSeniorLead💰 €46,000 - €65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in railway signalling installation and testing, with a strong focus on team management, operational coordination, and adherence to safety standards. Proven ability to lead projects, manage resources, and implement continuous improvement practices in a technical environment.

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Railway Signalling InstallationTeam ManagementOperational CoordinationSafety ComplianceProject Delivery

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Hard Skills

InstallationTestingConstructionOperational Decision-MakingRisk AnalysisTechnical DocumentationQuality AssuranceResource ManagementWorkload PrioritizationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipAdaptabilityProactivityCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeFrench Criminal Record Certificate (B3)

Industry Keywords

Railway SafetySignalling ContractorsProject CoordinationField TeamsIndustrial Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take responsibility for the IES (Site Installation and Testing) team
Lead railway signalling installation and testing activities
Provide line and operational management for the IES team
Operationally manage signalling construction contractors
Lead on-site delivery, from preparing detailed design documentation through construction work and testing
Organise and coordinate interventions, ensuring the availability of documentation, skills and technical resources
Make operational decisions to secure activities and meet project commitments
Coordinate interfaces between projects, design teams, industrial partners and field teams
Manage signalling suppliers and subcontracted services
Set objectives, organise activities, support employees and develop their skills
Anticipate and manage workload, prioritise activities and adjust resources
Uphold railway safety requirements and the safety of interventions and worksites
Ensure the quality and traceability of services and deliverables
Support the resolution of technical and organisational issues
Develop feedback and lessons learned, knowledge sharing, and the continuous improvement of methods and tools
Regular travel to Paris and the Île-de-France region

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (engineering school or university degree)
8 years’ experience in a demanding technical and operational environment
Experience in team management, operational activity coordination or railway signalling construction would be a significant advantage
Ability to manage, unite and develop a team around shared objectives
Ability to anticipate workload, plan activities and prioritise effectively
Knowledge of railway environments, ideally including installation, testing, construction and railway safety activities
Ability to make decisions and take responsibility in a demanding technical environment
Comfortable coordinating with project teams, industrial partners and field personnel
Ability to analyse risks and complex situations in order to propose operational solutions
Self-motivated, adaptable and proactive
Ability to improve practices and support change
Availability during key project milestones, with occasional work at night, on certain weekends or public holidays
An administrative background check will be requested by the French Ministry of the Interior
A French Criminal Record Certificate (B3) is required to initiate the hiring process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 9 weeks of annual leave and reduced working-time days (RTT)
Free travel on the RATP network and enhanced reimbursement of transport costs in and outside the Île-de-France region
Health insurance covered at 70% by the employer
Income-protection insurance fully funded by the company
Free access to medical centres and a wide range of specialists
Employee savings plans with employer matching contributions
Sports, cultural and leisure activities offered by the Social and Economic Committee (CSE)
Career development opportunities within the Group, including internationally
Fixed salary paid over 13 months