Traction Project Software Leader

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Traction Project Software Leader in our dynamic team?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive expertise in embedded software development within the rail industry. You’ll work alongside dedicated and innovative teammates.

You'll manage the complete development cycle of the embedded software for Traction converters, ensuring adherence to the EN 50128 standard. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including System Engineers, Control Engineers, Software Engineers, Validation Engineers, Safety Managers, and Software Quality Managers), synchronize and manage métier interfaces, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of software development planning in harmony with project schedules, but also participate in design and quality reviews.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring QCD (Quality, Cost, Delay) commitments for software development are met
• Managing software deliveries and internal milestone commitments
• Organizing and monitoring activities under your responsibility, with a focus on QCD
• Participating in audits with Independent Safety Assessors and managing open item lists
• Balancing multiple projects and managing priorities effectively
• Engaging in customer and cross-site meetings for software development discussions

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in embedded electronics, embedded software, or automation
• Proficiency in English, both oral and written
• Knowledge of software development principles, methods, and tools
• Familiarity with project management practices
• A certification in project management or related field (desirable)
• At least 10 years of experience in software design and project management within embedded electronics
• Leadership, excellent communication skills, autonomy, analytical capability, and team spirit

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with cutting-edge technology and new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our flexible and collaborative working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities
• Progress towards leadership roles in engineering and project management
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.