Program Manager

Req ID: 504918

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis:  Permanent

Apply by: 28/01/2026

Salary: circa £65,000 DOE plus benefits

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.

Your future role

As the Program Manager, you will coordinate all program activities across your portfolio, ensuring smooth collaboration among stakeholders from development through project execution. You will be responsible for program management and governance, driving alignment on objectives, monitoring progress, and implementing decisions that keep the program on track.

Come join us and shape the future of UK rail! Adessia is Alstom’s next-generation commuter train platform—bringing together high performance, sustainability, and digital innovation. Be part of a team that’s redefining rail travel with cutting-edge technology and decades of global expertise. If you’re passionate about delivering excellence and creating impact, join us and turn ambitious plans into reality.

We’ll look to you to:

Be accountable for the program Execution and Financial performance (R&D/Sustaining Expenses):

• Deploy program execution (Target Cost approach and Cost Management, PXO*, Functional organisation, Monitoring) in line with Product Range Management plan including objectives allocation to metiers (time, cost, quality)
• Support the first applicative projects of the program - to ensure that the product/project governance is applicable and applied leading to a leaner Project execution.

*PXO - combined Project Design/Industrial Organisation

Be responsible for the program management and governance:

• Manage Program Review Board (PRB) for the execution part (status, variance, key decision management) and lead to the PRB for Quality Cost Delivery Time (QCDT) management and risk of development activities.
• Contribute to Platform/Site Reviews as far as the Programs concerned for Regular Report to RSC Platform
• Implement decisions from internal governance of the product development with Product Chief Engineer, Manage “integration review”, scope change control board and major QCDT impact with Platform/Region project team
• Make sure that key program stakeholders are aligned towards program goals.

Coordinate overall program activities of its portfolio and stakeholders from development to project execution:

• Continuously monitor and manage program core team staffing, as well as Work Package (WP) resources which is led by the nominated WP owners.
• Engage program teams in the successful achievement of program objectives, visual management and strengthen relationships among them Secure a Safe team environment and a balanced workload.

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: 

• Proven experience as Program/Engineering manager in railway/automotive/aircraft or similar industry
• Engineering background including project deployment experience
• Cost, Design to Cost and planning control experience
• Products and services knowledge
• Willingness to travel when required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent collaboration skills, working seamlessly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

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
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

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!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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