Traction System EDU Manager

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 System EDU Manager in our dynamic Traction Engineering department we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive electrical engineering or power electronics expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, innovative, and collaborative teammates.

You'll lead the Traction Sub-System Domain, ensuring the respect of Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) commitments. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering Directors/Managers, Project Engineering Managers, Traction system experts), manage the workload and capacity of the Elementary Design Unit (EDU), and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of the capitalization of return of experience by EDU members, but also contribute to the continuous improvement of guidelines and processes.

We’ll look to you for:

• Management of QCD commitments for the EDU Work package
• Ensuring all Design reviews are completed On Time
• Application and improvement of Alstom Guidelines
• Defining and monitoring KPIs for the EDU
• Effective people management and development within the team
• Staffing and managing subcontractors as per project and organizational needs

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:

• Bachelor/Master degree in electrical engineering / Power electronics
• Fluent in English
• An experience of at least 10 - 15 years in Engineering including at least 3 years of people Management
• Experience in Power Electronics and Drives in an international environment (Railways) is a must
• A leadership certification would be advantageous.
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities

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 in rail signalling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable transport projects
• Utilise our flexible and dynamic 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 and advanced technical roles
• 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.