Project Technical Manager

Req ID:520596

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.

Purpose of the job:

• Be the technical representative in front of customer and external stakeholders from NTP to end of warranty
• Manage the technical scope of the project and deal with internal and external sub-systems interfaces, reaching the performances required
• Coordinate with the project core team and Integrate the ALSTOM solution in the project
• Controls the technical consistency through a strong engineering process management, quality, cost and delivery (QCD) approach
  
  

Note 1: PTM role can be ensured by the PrEM when design team is located geographically close to the customer

Note 2: PrEM has to deploy the Adapt Design and Design Application process when PTM has to integrate the Alstom solution covering the customer needs

Organisation structure:

• Signaling Regional Center / Project Office organization
  
  

Reports directly to:

Regional Center / Project Office Project Engineering Director

Network & Links

Internal

• Project Core Team
• PrEM or technical representative for each solution deployed
• ADM Community in charge of the development of Systems / Products specific to the project
• Installation Manager and T&C Manager
• Methods & Tools Community
• Project EHS Manager/Coordinator or RC EHS Manager/Engineer
  
  

External

• Suppliers or sub-contractors for External interfaces
• Customer or his technical representative
  
  

Accountabilities & Authorities

Key accountabilities:

• Be the technical representative in front of customer and external stakeholders from NTP to end of warranty
• Be responsible of any technical communications to the customer and external stakeholders such as contractors or consortium
• Be accountable for the customer acceptance of the project solution
• Organize Design Review with customer when necessary
• Manage the technical scope of the project and deal with internal and external sub-systems interfaces, reaching the performances required
• Raise the project technical risks and build the corresponding mitigation plan with the PrEM
• Identify which are the applicable regulations in the customer country and ensure they are taken into account in project solution design
• Build the input configuration base line with customer inputs for deployment of the solution by the DLU
• Be responsible of the On-Shore project design and application engineering activities
• Ensure reaching the contractual performances required
• Approve all technical documents (including engineering, installation and T&C)
• Coordinate with the project core team and Integrate the ALSTOM solution in the project
• Provide all necessary technical inputs to the PrEM for deployment process application
• Provide all technical documents to the project core team members for the industrialization, sourcing, installation, test and commissioning (Migration Plan, External Interfaces, Input for SyOCD, …)
• Solve technical issues detected by different core team members with the collaboration of Design Leading Unit of each sub-systems
• Controls the technical consistency through a strong engineering process management, quality, cost and delivery approach
• Ensure complete application of all Engineering Processes
• Contribute to claims and variation orders identification and development
• Manage the project solution, meaning the customization and parameterization of the generic solution to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery and Performance commitments:
• Supervise the Project Requirements Database (PRD) coverage and demonstration
• Lead the global project Change Control Board (CCB) and Configuration Management, delegation to PrEM during design phase
• During project warranty, coordinate actions to support resolution of pending technical issues following Project Warranty Manager (PrWM) requirements
  
  

Performance measurements:

• Project QCDP (quality, cost, delivery on time and performance)
• Customer approval about technical documents or other technical concerns of the project
• Full coverage of contractual project requirements
  
  

Educational Requirements

EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES & REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Mandatory: Master degree from Electrical or Electronical Engineering School

Desirable: Degree in Signaling competency

Experience

Mandatory:

• 8 Years of professional experience in Engineering / Technical functions
• 5 Years of professional experience in Railway Signaling
  
  

Desirable:

• Broad Knowledge of urban / railway systems
• Experience of managing diverse team and proficiency in people management
• Knowledge and experience in integration activity
  
  

Competencies & Skills

• Speaking local language (same than the customer), fluent in English
• Demonstrate QCD commitment on delivering engineering works
• Strong technical leadership Behavioral and able to interact with multidisciplinary teams
• Able to ensure a proper application Disciplined Processes to deliver complex engineering
• Capability to take decision
• Create Enthusiasm
• Promote Teamwork
• Foster Open Dialogue and Listens
• Manage Conflicts of Ideas
• Act as a Team Player
• Good co-ordination and communication skills
  
  

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.

Job Type: Experienced