Certification & Authorization Manager (Talent Pool)

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 Certification & Authorization Manager in Cluj-Napoca, Romania we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project management in engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Operations Manager based in Cluj-Napoca, and work alongside dedicated, hard-working, and fun teammates.

You'll interact closely with teams across the business (particularly engineering, project management, quality and so on), define and execute the Certification & Authorisation project plan for the intended product(s) to obtain and maintain the regulatory certifications and/or authorisations from a third party.

Day-to-day, you’ll ensure the awareness on certification and authorisation stakes in assigned project teams.

We’ll look to you for: 

• Define the Certification & Authorization strategy of the vehicle(s), including quality, budget and planning (in consistency with the project planning) through the development of the Certification & Authorization management plan during project execution phase until the end of the warranty phase (possibly starting from tender phase).
• Lead the complete Certification & Authorization process up to the reception of the regulatory vehicle type certification, vehicle type authorization and/or vehicle authorization for placing on the market
• Report on project delivery Certification & Authorization KPIs as per project review cycle
• Obtain the necessary authorization to run tests on open tracks/public network
• Manage the tender/project regulations requirements baseline (e.g. TSIs, National Rules) and you support the engineering team to make sure that the requirements are understood and consistent with the contract
• Manage Certification engineer(s) and subcontractor(s) on project(s)
• Lead the selection process of independent assessors (e.g. Notified Body, Designated Body) with the procurement department
• Plan and consolidate the evidence documents to be submitted to independent assessors and relevant authorizing entities
• Support and challenge the project members in the definition of the certification/authorization evidence
• Make sure that all evidence is effectively demonstrated compliance before submission to the independent assessors
• Develop mutual understanding through regular alignment meetings with independent assessors you selected as well as with relevant authorities
• Follow-up applicable regulations as well as the referenced standards changes, and you communicate them
• Manage the modifications and the configuration(s) of the certified/authorized products with independent assessors and authority entities until the end of warranty phase or according to contractual arrangements.
• Provide Certification & Authorization expertise within Alstom organization
• Develop Alstom leadership in Certification & Authorization with other sites (Core Competence Network (CCN))
• Participate in the development and deployment of C&A methods and tools

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: 

Mandatory

• Experience in engineering projects (~3 years)
• High degree of accuracy, clear communication style
• Good experience with MS Office and reporting tools
• General knowledge of functional safety and validation
• General knowledge of standards and regulations
• Ability to foster communications between multiple stakeholders
• Ability for getting into new topics, for analysis, synthesis and for problem solving in technical environment
• Willingness to travel for project needs
• English (working level)

Desirable

• Certification processes (railways, automotive, aerospace)
• Project or Quality management

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
• Be part of a large team with over 800 professionals in HR, Finance and Procurement & Supply Chain
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Utilise our Agile, Responsible and Inclusive 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 (Access to Alstom University and Alstom Learning Program)
• Professional Development Plan – we offer great opportunities to develop yourself within the company
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential (Competitive Salary and Meal Vouchers, Flexible Benefits at your choice - on top of your salary, Holiday Bonuses (Easter, Christmas), Employee Loyalty Bonus, Reimbursement of telework expenses – for amount of days worked from home, Additional Bonuses - referral bonuses, /new-born bonus, discounts)
• Entitle to comprehensive and competitive social coverage (Life and Accident Insurance, Private medical subscription at Regina Maria and Private Pension)
• Work-life balance- we offer flexible working hours and a hybrid model of work (Working from Home 3 days/ week) and 25 days of annual leave
• Be part of our Social Corporate Responsibilities initiatives (Social events, Humanitarian Actions)

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!

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Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.