Team Leader

Responsibilities

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. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment, and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

We are looking for Team Leader for Consultancy Services for Surat Metro Project.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Accompanying Measures (AM) Unit, ensuring smooth coordination of all project activities.
• Work closely and report directly to the Project Director / Program Lead (Head of Consulting) of DB E&C GmbH to ensure project objectives and contractual obligations are met.
• Coordinate kickoff, mobilization, and subsequent phases of the assignment, establishing roles and responsibilities in alignment to ToR and accountability among team members.
• Advise on implementation and monitoring of work plans and deliverables in line with client requirements and project objectives.
• Act as the primary interface between the Project Execution Agency (PEA - GMRC), KfW, DB E&C GmbH, and other key stakeholders to ensure effective communication.
• Represent the project in all key meetings, consultations, workshops, and negotiations with the client and stakeholders.
• Supervise implementation of project activities, ensuring that milestones, timelines, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Oversee preparation of reports, documentation, compliance checks, and progress tracking, ensuring timely submission to the Client.
• Lead regular review meetings, risk and issue management sessions, and sessions to identify challenges, adjust plans, and drive consensus.
• Resolve conflicts or coordination issues within the AM team and with external stakeholders, ensuring smooth project delivery.
• Provide technical advice, policy guidance, and quality assurance across all outputs and deliverables of the AM assignment.
• Liaise with the Client to secure timely approvals of deliverables and facilitate acceptance and processing of associated invoices.
• Ensure presence in Surat, as required, until completion of all project activities, maintaining responsiveness to Client and project needs.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with Client, KfW and key stakeholders to foster trust, cooperation, and timely decision-making.
• Ensure effective program management, timely reporting, and overall delivery of services in accordance with the contract.