Project Manager - Signalling System

Req ID:519722

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 Project Manager for Signalling Systems for Metro Projects in Cluj-Napoca we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your signalling systems and project management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Michael in Cluj-Napoca and work alongside his professional and dedicated teammates.

You'll manage and coordinate the execution of signalling systems according to contractual requirements and customer expectations, ensuring alignment with Alstom’s commitment to excellence. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, industrial, quality, and various support functions), lead signalling-related activities, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of the execution of signalling systems while also providing operational support to bid and project teams.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring accountability for project QCDP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Performance) and optimizing project financial performance, including sales and cash flow.
• Defining project strategy in line with contract requirements, including Project Management Plan (PMP) development and objectives allocation to sub-systems.
• Leading and coordinating project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close-out, including resource management and team leadership.
• Aligning with contractual requirements, managing variation orders, and overseeing change management at the project level.
• Proactively managing risks, opportunities, and savings to ensure project success.
• Maintaining transparent communication with senior management through progress reporting and KPI tracking.
• Managing customer and external stakeholder relationships to ensure ongoing alignment with contractual requirements.
• Representing Alstom to customers and external stakeholders, ensuring contract management and variation orders as needed.

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:

• A university degree or a strong passion for the technical field.
• Experience in infrastructure, signalling, construction, or turnkey projects.
• Familiarity with the railways industry.
• An IPMA certification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience as a sub-system/component manager or qualified project manager.
• Experience working in and with multinational companies and diverse business cultures.

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 in the railways industry.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise our professional and friendly 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 programs.
• Progress towards management roles in our local or global organization.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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.