Development Center Director Germany

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Date: 29 Jun 2026

Location: Braunschweig, DE

Company: Alstom

Req ID:521058 

 

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.

 

 

 

DC DIRECTOR GERMANY

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
  • Manage System/Program managers and metier leaders, ensuring the QCD of program execution of the Development Center, in line with platform Strategy and Regional Centers deliveries

 

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

ADM Platforms

 

Reports directly to:

Platform VP

 

Other reporting to:

Site Managing Director

 

Direct reports:

Program managers, Metier leaders

Network & Links

Internal

  • Solution directors
  • Other DC Directors
  • Design Authorities
  • Regional Center Site MD, Projects managers, Engineering, Industrial, quality, sourcing, HR Director

 

External

  • Customers
  • Universities

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

Key accountabilities:

  • QCD execution of all development programs assigned to the Development Center, in line with platform strategy and region requests.
  • Ensure coordination with Solution Directors, and support platform overall strategy and solution roadmaps
  • Ensure coordination with Regional Center (for planning, quality, finance, deliveries, interaction with engineering and projects…)
  • Monitor and develop DC team people skills, according global strategy
  • Definition and management of the transformation plans
  • Report DC performances to management
  • Define and coordinate interactions with other DC, according to program PIOs and common objectives
  • Develop and execute competitiveness plans for the Development Center in coordination with platform and regions
  • Ensure that Products & Systems are sustained (Life Cycle Management)
  • Support tenders and validate quotations of R&D gaps and VO.

 

Performance measurements:

  • Adherence to Delivery Plan & QCD commitment
  • Métiers maturity

 

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

  • Graduated from Engineering/technical disciplines

 

Desirable:

  • Specialization in Computer Sciences

 

Experience

Mandatory:

  • Strong engineering/Product design experience
  • Experience in management of at least a mid-size engineering team

 

 

 

 

 

Desirable:

  • Experience in Program Management

 

Competencies & Skills

  • Strong project management/QCD skill
  • Capability in team management, acquired through progressive exposure in other engineering positions
  • Leadership and understanding of business priorities
  • Good inclusiveness and negotiation skills with other peers to drive product roadmaps and arbitrate business priorities
  • Reporting capability in exposure to top management
  • Change Management is likely a desirable competency

 

 

 

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​


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