Principal, Rolling Stock Procurement at DB E.C.O. North America in Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

• Play a leadership role within our Rolling Stock advisory consulting services group leading the procurement services team.
• Act as strategic advisor/Customer account manager for our most significant clients.
• Pursue strategically important new business opportunities across all four domains through close collaboration with the DBECO domain directors
• Manage complex, strategically important, innovative, assignments and large-scale projects.
• Supervise consulting projects managed by reporting Senior Consultants by ensuring quality, cost control and profitability.
• Review and approves methodology and approach of technical consulting projects.
• Help to develop and manage a team and supports the professional development of reporting, Senior Consultants, Consultants and Analysts.
• Transform successful innovative projects into regular services that can be performed and led by Senior Consultants.
• Lead and/or supports strategic and large proposal development
• Represent DB E.C.O. North America at industry events and conferences.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (either mechanical or electrical) as well as a Master of Business Administration or Master of Science. A professional engineering license valid in LA as well as other west coast states is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering consulting and procurement as it pertains to rollingstock across the full lifecycle from purchase initiation through introduction into operation and beyond. Prior experience with procurements for systems and Infrastructure is desired.
• Proven track record of developing relationships and leading the conversion of large, valued contracts
• Experience of international working in the railway sector.
• Strong leadership and decision-making qualities are required.
• Demonstrable project management experience, including the ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Business-oriented mindset with keen skills of perception
• Resilient, flexible, independent and well-structured working approach.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills

Required

• Strong leadership
• Decision-making
• Excellent communication and presentation
• Business-oriented mindset
• Engineering consulting
• Procurement
• Project management

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
• Dental & Vision
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
• Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
• Parental Paid Leave
• Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
• Retirement Savings (401k) with company safe harbor contributions
• Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays
• We offer a comprehensive, company‑paid benefits program for employees and their eligible dependents. This includes Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Dependent Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• In addition, the Company supports your long‑term financial well‑being by subsidizing a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) of your choice with a contribution equal to 5% of your basic salary.
• We also provide competitive vacation time along with 11 paid company holidays, so you have the time you need to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• We offer an annual gross salary between $215,000 and $246,000 + bonus (USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.