Project and Tender Director

Req ID:524006 

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.

Bids & Project Portfolio Coordination

• Align portfolio with strategic goals while minimizing risk
• Ensure resource capacity and availability match portfolio needs
• Optimize portfolio value through proper balance
• Oversee tenders deliverables and commit on costing & resource allocation
• Monitor project execution via MPR & FPR with Customer Director
• Accountable for portfolio performance (PPI, OTD, DFQ, on-time tender delivery)
• Ensure QCD performance across projects, WPs and WBEs (multi-site environment)
• Report key risks and issues to Site Management
• Partner with Site MD to align priorities with profitability objectives
• Optimize resource utilization
• Act as or support customer interface when required

Bid & Project Team Management

• Staff, develop and assess team competencies
• Manage bid/project managers, sub-system managers and PM functions
• Balance workload across key project phases

Operational Support

• Track QCD, risks, cash, progress and milestones
• Ensure support from métiers for daily operations
• Support risk management and mitigation plans
• Drive continuous improvement actions in bids/projects
• Facilitate cross-site issue resolution when escalated

Processes

• Deploy Bid & Project processes on site (incl. PM2020)
• Ensure process governance (appoint or act as Process Correspondent)
• Capture and leverage Return of Experience (REX)
• Participate in audits
• Ensure knowledge sharing across bids and projects

Performance Measurement

• Tenders: contract conversion rate, staffing on time
• Projects: QCD performance, cash flow, working capital
• Customer: satisfaction, safety, issue management responsiveness
• Financial: risk mitigation, savings, budget commitments
• Management: team development, training, milestone achievement

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Business Management / Engineering Degree / Master’s Degree

Desirable:

• Project Management Certification (IPMA or PMI)

Experience

Mandatory:

• Knowledge of business and industrial environment.
• At least 10 years of experience in leading a project/s and/or bid/s management.
• Previous transversal and/or international assignment in leadership role.

Competencies & Skills

• Strategic vision
• Management skills
• Project Management skills
• Results driven (Ability to mediate, decision maker)
• Organizational agility in a matrix environment
• Good Communications and interpersonal skills
• Conflict Management and multitasking abilities
• Customer Focus
• Team working
• Knowledge of the Railway Industry
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a matrix organisation