Regional Lead, Systems Integration & Assurance

Requisition ID: 101466 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Katowice, Slaskie, Poland 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Regional Lead, Systems Integration & Assurance to establish and grow our Systems Integration and Assurance capability in Poland and neighboring European markets.

Reporting to the Global Director, Systems Integration & Assurance, this is a dual leadership role combining regional business growth with technical and project leadership. The successful candidate will initially support delivering major European metro programmes while developing a local team and expanding Hatch’s presence across the regional rail and infrastructure market.

We are looking for a recognised rail or infrastructure professional who can build trusted client relationships, identify new opportunities, develop a high-performing team and provide leadership on complex, multidisciplinary projects.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Lead and grow Hatch’s Systems Integration and Assurance practice in Poland and neighboring markets.
• Develop client, contractor, supplier and industry relationships across the region.
• Identify opportunities and lead market engagement, capture planning and proposal development.
• Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing local team.
• Position Poland as a delivery hub supporting European and global projects.
• Provide leadership on major rail and metro assignments.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams in managing technical integration, requirements, interfaces, assurance and project risks.
• Work closely with Hatch’s regional and global leaders to connect local capability with international opportunities.
• Represent Hatch at client meetings, industry events and strategic market engagements.
• Maintain a balanced focus on business growth, project delivery, technical quality, team utilisation and client satisfaction.

You will bring to the role:

• Minimume a bachelor’s degree in engineering or another relevant technical discipline. MSc is beneficial.
• Typically, at least 10 to 15 years of experience in rail, transportation or complex infrastructure programmes.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, Systems Assurance or multidisciplinary technical leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership in project delivery, business development, client engagement or team development.
• A strong understanding of the Polish or wider European rail and infrastructure market.
• Knowledge of European Systems Engineering and rail assurance standards would be advantageous.
• Experience with metro, rail systems, automated transit, rolling stock, infrastructure or major multidisciplinary programmes.
• An established regional industry network would be highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial, growth-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Fluency in English. Polish language capability is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively across international and geographically distributed teams.
• Willingness to travel within Poland and across Europe when required.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in building Hatch’s regional presence while remaining connected to major international rail and infrastructure programmes.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.