International Experience at the Heart of Transdev Group
International Mobility Programs Driving Talent Growth
- The Short-Term Assignment (STA) program enables employees to undertake international assignments lasting from 2 weeks to 12 months before returning to their original position.
- STA supports both employee development and operational needs by sharing skills, expertise and resources across Transdev entities.
- The E.Team program connects a global network of experts with operational and strategic challenges across the Group through targeted support missions.
- The International Corporate Volunteer Program (VIE) offers early-career professionals an international operational experience while helping Transdev build its future talent pipeline.
- Dedicated development initiatives such as OTLP and Shape Your Way strengthen employee growth and long-term career opportunities within Transdev.
My name is Denis Ferrand, I'm taking care of international careers, international staffing and international HR support for the Group. My role and the role of the team is to make sure that at one point in time, Transdevians wish to put a bit of international in their career path. It's important, first, because we are an international company. It's also important because many talents join the Group with having in mind that international dimension of the Group and maybe with the wish to grow at one point their career toward international. Third, but not least, I would say, clients, public authorities, they look at us as an international company, which means a company having the possibility and the talent pool to mobilize the best talent needed for each and every project. In other terms, the idea is really to make sure that we enable through international careers, we enable expertise, knowledge, and best practices transfer. The Group has designed different options for those who are willing to experiment the Group in an international way. We have a solution for early talents, those who wish to go for one year, two years abroad and start their career on an international note. We have as well an expatriate program that enables talent from the Group to take permanent position on a longer run, three- or five-years time frame. We also have the designed Group program which is called the Short Term Assignment that enables talents to go on a defined period of time, ranging from a few weeks to a few months, in order to contribute on-site on a dedicated, on an identified project and therefore experiment international in that approach. Last but not least, we have an ambitious experts program which enables people with expertise to be recognized for their expertise and therefore, if needed, be mobilized on contributing to other projects in other countries. Yes, I did experience international relocation in Asia and the Middle East. Today, my role, I would say that I experiment international dimension of the Group every day. I have the chance to be exposed to the different countries and work every day with different countries, projects, cultures, clients. I would say that it's an everyday learning path. If you're already thinking about international career, go for it. If you're looking for international opportunity, actually Transdev has plenty of offers which are available online on different platforms, and please feel free to share or express your interest. If you're already within Transdev, please share your project. Discuss about your international career project with your manager, with your local HR, and all together I believe we'll find a way to, at one point, make things come true.
Short-Term Assignment (STA) program : A driver of growth and performance
Launched in 2024, the Short-Term Assignment (STA) is a form of international mobility, lasting between 2 weeks and 12 months, at another Transdev Group entity abroad. At the end of the STA, the employee returns to their original position.
The STA is a valuable tool for short-term mobility, created and designed by the Group to foster the development of its employees. It serves both to meet local operational needs (by providing skills and expertise) and to support talent development within the Group.
The top three sending countries are France, Germany, and the Corporate division, while the top three host countries are the Corporate division, Morocco, and Sweden.
There are two main approaches to Short-Term Assignments:
- Talent-development-focused STAs, which aim to support employee development. These can be carried out as personalized development initiatives or as part of development programs, such as On the Launch Pad (OTLP)
- Operational-needs-oriented STA, which aims to meet the operational needs of the Group’s countries by mobilizing employees who share their skills, provide specific expertise, and contribute to projects or assignments at the request of Transdev countries.
e.team program : A global community of experts serving operational excellence
Transdev relies on a worldwide community of experts to support strategic projects and operational challenges across its networks. Through the E.Team program, experienced professionals can be deployed on short- or medium-term assignments to share their technical knowledge, operational experience and best practices gained in different countries and business environments.
The E.Team framework enables the Group to quickly connect the right expertise with the right needs. Built around 25 identified fields of expertise, it allows employees to showcase their skills, indicate their availability and contribute to expert support missions across the organization.
Recognized for their know-how, collaborative mindset and validated by their respective area leaders, these specialists become part of an international network dedicated to strengthening Transdev’s mobility solutions and supporting customers around the world.
As of 2026, E.team comprises more than 400 experts, who have carried out approximately 367 support assignments since 2018, contributing to knowledge sharing and the enhancement of operational performance across the Group.
17
countries represented
9
transportation modes
3,000+
experts working days delivered annually
5,300+
experts working days delivered in Heavy Modes since 2018
The International Corporate Volunteer Program (VIE): A Career Springboard at Transdev
The International Corporate Volunteer Program (VIE) is fully administered by Business France, an agency of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance. There are currently more than 10,000 VIE participants working at French companies around the world.
At Transdev, the VIE program is a path to excellence that offers the opportunity to grow and contribute to the Group’s expansion. A VIE is an early-career employee who carries out an international operational assignment (typically lasting 24 months). It is an immersive, professional-development experience that is firmly focused on the future.
For the Group, the VIE program serves as a talent pool, with participants typically having 3 to 5 years of experience. Operations & Maintenance is projected to be the top department for VIE assignments in 2025.
Through the VIE program, Transdev aims to:
- Attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent who align with the Group’s culture and values and are ready to grow within the organization.
- Build an international talent pipeline for future recruitment needs by transitioning VIE participants into permanent positions.
- Offer rich and diverse employee experiences, both culturally and operationally, to support participants’ long-term career development.
To achieve these objectives, a dedicated career support program is integrated into the VIE experience. Called “Shape Your Way,” this program helps VIE participants define and structure a career path within Transdev through a clear, practical, and action-oriented methodology.
75%
of VIE participants have been hired by the Group upon completion of their assignments, over the past 10 years.
17
VIE are currently on mission across our network
F.A.Q.
What is the Short-Term Assignment (STA) program at Transdev?
The STA program is a form of international mobility launched in 2024 that allows employees to work for another Transdev entity abroad for a period ranging from 2 weeks to 12 months before returning to their original position.
What are the objectives of the STA program?
The program supports both talent development and operational needs. It helps employees develop new skills while enabling countries and business units to access expertise for specific projects and operational challenges.
What types of Short-Term Assignments are available?
There are two main types: talent-development-focused assignments, including initiatives such as On the Launch Pad (OTLP), and operational-needs-oriented assignments that provide expertise and support to business entities.
What is the purpose of the e.Team program?
The e.Team program connects experienced experts with strategic and operational projects across Transdev. It enables the Group to rapidly deploy specialized expertise where it is needed.
How does the e.Team network operate?
The network is built around 27 identified areas of expertise. Employees can showcase their skills, indicate their availability and contribute to support missions throughout the organization.
What is the International Corporate Volunteer Program (VIE)?
The VIE program is an international assignment framework managed by Business France. At Transdev, it offers early-career professionals the opportunity to complete an international operational assignment, typically lasting 24 months.
How does the VIE program support career development?
Through the “Shape Your Way” program, VIE participants receive structured career guidance to help them define a long-term professional path within Transdev and prepare for future opportunities in the Group.
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