AddressReq ID:453181
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Essential Responsibilities
- Manage multiple programs simultaneously within a quality/safety-focused distributed engineering organization. This includes domestic and international resources.
- Develop, communicate, and update integrated program plans, schedules, and monitor adherence to ensure engineering development efforts are completed per QCD commitments, and meet the defined requirements.
- Oversee cross-functional execution of product development activities, including interfacing with functional engineering managers, systems, product architects, hardware, software, test, safety, quality, supply, and industrialization teams as well as internal/external customers
- Drive Program Reviews to review the operational execution of the Program together with the Meta-program Leader and Development/Technology Center (DC/TC) Director and provide QCD report to Platform and R&D (through Program Review Boards)
- Lead application of Quality Management Systems to ensure project development effectiveness and adherence to the tollgate process; prepare /attend ISO and CMMI audits
- Author proposals, including schedules with appropriate milestones, and estimates for resources and material costs, risks, and assumptions
- Manage and facilitate brainstorming sessions, concept and design reviews in conjunction with functional managers and technical design teams
- Ensure that Gate/Design/Peer Review decisions are implemented
- Manage, control, and execute timely all developments related to the program (performances, planning/delivery, cost, risks, savings) and in compliance with the QCD commitments
- Manage Delivery On-Time (IOT/DOT) commitment and change
- Coordinate all Program Work Packages, Capacity /Resource analysis/ risks, and mitigation plans with unit/métieraccording the Program Development Organization
- Propose and drive improvement action plans in the Program (efficiency, competitiveness)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or scientific subjects
- At least 5 years experience in System/product Engineering or project management in digital/railway/automotive/aircraft
- At least 5 years experience in the management of project/program baseline or in project Management of IT system
- Hands-on experience in functional or hierarchical team management
- Cost and planning control experience in engineering scope
- Hands-on experience in Customer relationships on deliverables and scope management
- Ability to think critically and analytically with a problem-solving mindset
- Communication skills in a technical environment
- Interpersonal skills (teamwork and leadership)
- Knowledge of Risk assessment & opportunities and ability to anticipate and mobilize the team to reach objectives
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s in Project Management
- PMP certification
- Agile Program/Project Management Certification/experience in-lieu of certification
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Process orientation in approach to work
- Ability to engage and build positive relationships with employees and internal and external customers
- Ability to guide and influence others across dotted-line organizations
- Ability to work in a cross-functional, distributed, global environment
- Basic knowledge of Earned Value Management
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
