Verification and Validation Manager

We care about achieving high results while staying true to our values. We welcome and appreciate everyone because a diversity of ideas enables us to realize even the most ambitious business goals. We grow continuously by seeking feedback proactively, not waiting for it to be given, because we believe learning is a lifelong journey. We strive to be open, as we want collaboration to be built on trust.

Main responsibilities:

• Ultimately responsible for the definition, maintenance, and implementation of the Verification and Validation Management process in the Rail Baltica project
• Contribute to the definition of the strategy to deploy and implement system engineering process in the Rail Baltica project from Verifications and Validation perspective.
• Lead the Verification and Validation Management team production
• Coordinate the Verification and Validation Management process with all entities involved (internal and external)
• Review and approve contractor’s V&V documentation and test evidence.
• Oversee verification of design, integration, and testing activities
• Ensure compliance with EN 50126, 50128, 50129 and EU interoperability requirements
• Manage the team of Verification and Validation experts:
  • Create a motivating work environment and an open communication culture
  • Define clear team goals and KPIs, objectives and deadlines
  • Monitor team performance, evaluate performance and assess development needs
  • To provide support to team members in solving the assigned tasks
  • Consider feedback from team members, resolve problems or conflicts
  • Interoperability matter at meetings with external stakeholders

What do we expect?

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Systems, Railway Engineering
• Extensive experience in Verification and Validation or System Assurance Management for complex projects or organizations, preferably but not necessarily in the railway sector
• Proven experience with ETSC/ERTMS and signaling systems
• Strong knowledge of EN 50126/8/9 and railway safety certification processes
• Experience working on independent assurance side
• Ability to benchmark and apply best practices of large infrastructure projects
• Outstanding organizational abilities, proactive and energetic individual who has technical and analytical mind and can see both the large picture and would not hesitate to dig in for details
• Well-developed communication skills, with ability to effectively interact with both, the business partners and internal technical team members, willingness to work in a team environment
• Resilient to coping with conflicting demands, able to prioritize duties and work under pressure
• High ethical standards, honesty, and impeccable reputation
• Striving for continuous improvement and perfectionism in every detail
• EU or NATO country citizenship proof until the contract signed date
• Good command of technical English

Benefits for employees:

• We open the doors to contribute to the activities of a strategically important company for Lithuania
• We offer a flexible work schedule and the possibility to work in a hybrid mode
• You can enjoy free train travel
• Opportunities for internal career development and professional growth await
• We provide additional health insurance
• We ensure accident insurance coverage
• We promote saving together with partner discounts in the MELP app
• We cultivate a strong culture based on trust, collaboration, and meaningful values

Monthly salary: €3 810,00 - €5 710,00 (before taxes). The specific salary offered depends on work experience and competencies.

The selection process may end sooner, regardless of the advertisement's validity period, so we recommend applying as early as possible.

Workplace: Vilnius