Engineering Domain/Metier Department Head

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.

Could you be the full-time V&V (Verification & Validation) Department Head in Bucharest we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and technical expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the vision of the V&V Métier, driving continuous improvement in performance and productivity. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, project management, HR), oversee team development and project execution, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.

You’ll specifically take care of defining and implementing the V&V engineering vision, but also building and motivating a high-performing team.

We’ll look to you for:

• Defining and implementing the V&V engineering vision, including team profiles, skills, and discipline evolution
• Setting clear team goals, delegating tasks, and establishing deadlines
• Providing support for project and program execution
• Promoting Alstom values and fostering a positive team culture
• Motivating, evaluating, and developing team members through training and performance management
• Recognizing high performance and rewarding accomplishments
• Developing World Class Engineering (WCE) Experts
• Ensuring the deployment and improvement of processes, methods, and tools
• Collaborating with the Reference Library Manager to maintain and enhance the Reference Library
• Fostering the collection and sharing of lessons learned (REX) from project/program execution
• Reviewing workload forecasts and ensuring adequate staffing for projects, bids, and programs
• Participating in tender design and documentation reviews
• Committing to Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objectives related to the V&V Métier

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’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or scientific topics is desirable
• Additional training in management or team leadership is an asset
• Experience in complex development environments (railways, automotive, aerospace, etc.)
• Strong background in engineering processes
• Experience in project/program execution and management
• Understanding of execution effort estimation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including teamwork and leadership
• Open-minded and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Decision-making ability coupled with analytical and critical thinking
• Proficiency in English
• Problem-solving skills and resilience

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 the latest standards for rail traffic management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic, friendly, and flexible 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
• Progress towards roles with greater responsibility and leadership
• 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.