Chief Of Development

The Chief of Development is responsible for the proper execution of an end-to-end technical development (up to validation & certification) in accordance with the project strategy (as defined by the Project Manager / Director) fulfilling both contractual technical requirements and defined engineering & project QCD objectives, and leveraging existing Alstom platforms

Act as main technical focal point for the customer

    With Project Manager / Director and project team (e.g. quality, costs, contracts, planning)

        Implements contracts and project requirements
        Is responsible for Train level Performance & Architecture WP QCD
        Reports on project technical execution, as well as on the impact of technical decisions on full Project QCD
        Escalates project technical level issues and decisions and take key project decisions 

    With project development team (i.e. sub-systems team)

        Set and allocate technical and QCD objectives leveraging existing Alstom platforms
        Coordinates and monitors cross-functional objectives, activities and deliverables, Development Planning and Configuration Management
        Performs key cross-functional or technical decisions and trade-offs
        Represents the design authority and ensures product liability and compliance with Alstom standards
        Manage technical risks thanks to mitigation plans

    With sites/métiers

        Reports on project technical and QCD status to Head of Chief Engineers / Global Engineering
        Interacts with sites and métiers to secure efficient and compliant project delivery

    Balanced skills between general management, technical management and project management
    Strong leadership and ability to federate teams on technical orientations to reach QCD targets
    Demonstrated capacity to lead cross-functional activities and numerous/various stakeholders
    Ability for analysis, problem-solving and efficient decision-making in complex environment
    Ability to work across sites in a multi-cultural environment