Deputy General Manager Administration

Req ID:470742 

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 onsite Deputy General Manager Administration in Camden, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive and progressively advanced expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, knowledgeable, and collaborative teammates. You'll lead the execution of all projects, ensuring they align with contractual requirements and customer expectations, thus having a direct commercial impact on the company. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including operations, maintenance, customer service, and labor relations), oversee contracts management, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• 10-15 years of progressively increasing responsibility in senior management roles (within the heavy rail industry preferred),

• Leading the execution of all projects, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and customer expectations as outlined in the contract charter,

• Driving project performance by maximizing outcomes related to cash flow and profitability while ensuring timely delivery in accordance with Alstom’s project management standards,

• Monitoring and upholding the quality, cost, and delivery planning (QCDP) metrics for projects, ensuring adherence to established timelines and budgets,

• Identifying, proposing, and developing additional business opportunities to the Customer Director/Platform to enhance service offerings and operational efficiency,

• Protecting Alstom’s legal and contractual rights during project execution and deliverables.

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:

• Degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or related field,

• Contracts management experience,

• Knowledge of project management processes and methodologies,

• Experience or understanding of heavy rail industry operations and management (preffered),

• Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (e.g., FRA, FTA),

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills,

• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team,

• Cost management and budgeting expertise,

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities,

• Adaptability to change and resilience in the face of challenges.

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:

• Work with a comprehensive range of regulatory requirements relevant to the railway industry, ensuring projects align with contractual needs and customer expectations,

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension),

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Progress towards enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness within the heavy rail industry.

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.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.   

Alstom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Effective 29 January 2021, Alstom completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. This is a Bombardier Transportation Legal Entity Position - positions at Bombardier Transportation companies are all members of the Alstom Group.