System Assurance Manager

Req ID:437947 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Purpose of the Job/Objective

• Manage the RAMS activities in accordance with QCD commitments on the tender(s)/project(s)/program(s) allocated to the Platform
• Ensure the deployment of corresponding Railway Safety instructions and processes applicable to their Platform
• Support the Platform performance by ensuring RAMS requirements are identified upstream allowing to :
• enhance their capability to meet the expected RAM targets
• reach an acceptable level of risks as per the Alstom Transport Safety policy
• Manage and develop the RAMS Team on their Platform
• Manage the RAMS workload for their Platform
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the RAMS Métier
• Develop the Platform RAM & Safety culture inside the Platform towards other Métiers/Departments.

Mission

KPI Measurement

• Continuous improvement of the RAMS team performance for tender/project/program RAMS activities (On Time Delivery, etc…)
• Respect of QCD commitments
• Safety Design Reviews performed on time and documented
• Ensure the covering of Safety and RAM activities for all projects, R&D programs and Tenders
• Workload management
• People Management cycle on time / Succession plan
• Regular reporting to the management and alert in case of issue affecting the performance of the team.

Responsible for :

1. Supporting the other stakeholders (design, industrial, sourcing, quality, T&C, etc...) in the understanding of the RAMS processes and actions in particular with regards to the interfaces in between the teams.
2. According to the Platform RAMS team size and workload, taking the role of System/Infrastructure RAMS team member on one or several projects/program/tenders.
3. Supporting the Platform in identifying railway safety related regulation
4. Supporting the Transport Safety Council for regulation, standard and ad-hoc committee in the area of Railway Safety.
5. Applying and follow-up the People Management Cycle on time for her/his team according to HR instructions. 6. Having a pro-active challenging view on the overall RAMS results of the studies performed by the Platform RAMS team to enhance their adequacy/consistency and compliance to the Railway Safety instructions and processes.
6. Providing feedback to S&I RAMS Director on the application of the Railway Safety instructions and processes. 8. Ensuring that the actions of communication / awareness on railway safety (internally or externally) are done.
7. 9.Implementing an organisation to ensure the proper management of the RAMS activities of the tenders/projects/programs under the responsibility of the Platform as per the applicable RAMS instructions/processes.
8. 10. Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Alstom Transport performance by ensuring the application of the RAMS process and tools enhance the level re-use of the studies and optimise the amount of engineering hours spent on projects.
9. 11. Ensuring the proper follow-up of the QCD RAMS Work packages for the Platform.
10. 12. Supporting the RAMS team in the resolution of issues in particular those involving other stakeholders (internal or external) and to support them in the definition of priorities.
11. 13. Ensuring the RAMS performance of the Platform is properly managed on each project/program/tender and follow-up the main open RAMS actions for "at risk"/challenging projects/programs/tenders.
12. 14. Ensuring the Safety Design Reviews are prepared and documented as per the project/program/tender schedule and to follow-up the main open actions.
13. 15. Ensuring a safety leader is appointed for safety issues (K1 8D) relevant for the Platform and contributes to its closure as per RSA-WMS-002.
14. 16. Ensuring Return of Experience of projects/programs (product reliability measure, K1 issue ...) from RAMS perspective is properly feedback to the RAMS documentation and/or RAMS processes as applicable.
15. 17. Managing the development of the RAMS team to ensure the adequacy of the capacity vs workload vs skills with the support of the S&I RAMS Director.
16. 18. Ensuring adequate RAMS resources are appointed to the Platform projects/programs/tenders.
17. 19. Managing the forecast of the team workload, based on hypotheses provided by the S&I RAMS Director and identifying necessary resources to secure project QCD commitments.
18. 20. Alerting the S&I RAMS Director in case of team issue in terms of capacity, skills etc…
19. 21. Ensuring the Alstom Transport Railway Safety instructions and processes applicable to the Platform are understood and applied by the Platform Safety team.

Job Specification

Knowledge & Experience:

• Advanced University Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of successful experience as a RAMS/Safety Manager within different industries (Aerospace,   defense, Space, Military, Nuclear, Chemical) including railways.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Railway business. Detailed knowledge of the Products or Services developed within the Platform-s/system.
• Minimum 3 years of experience of international projects.
• Successful experience in managing teams.
• Successful experience in working in a multi-site, multi-cultural environment.
• Internal recognition of expertise.
• Experience in converting safety strategy into actionable items.
• Autonomous
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Sense of priorities
• Structured and organised with hands-on approach
• Fluent in English

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 
 

Job Type:​Experienced​