Deputy Project Technical Manager

Job Title: Project Technical Manager (PTM)

Job Code: EN-PA-03

Purpose of the job:

• Be the technical representative in front of customer and external stakeholders from NTP to end of warranty
• Manage the technical scope of the project and deal with internal and external sub-systems interfaces, reaching the performances required
• Coordinate with the project core team and Integrate the ALSTOM solution in the project
• Controls the technical consistency through a strong engineering process management, quality, cost and delivery (QCD) approach

Note 1: PTM role can be ensured by the PrEM when design team is located geographically close to the customer

Note 2: PrEM has to deploy the Adapt Design and Design Application process when PTM has to integrate the Alstom solution covering the customer needs

POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION

Organisation structure:

• Signaling Regional Center / Project Office organization

Reports directly to:

• Regional Center / Project Office Project Engineering Director

Other reporting to:

• Dotted report line to Project Manager (during project execution)

Direct reports:

• Technical local team
• PrEM functionnally reports to PTM

Network & Links

Internal

• Project Core Team
• PrEM or technical representative for each solution deployed
• ADM Community in charge of the development of Systems / Products specific to the project
• Installation Manager and T&C Manager
• Methods & Tools Community
• Project EHS Manager/Coordinator or RC EHS Manager/Engineer

External

• Suppliers or sub-contractors for External interfaces
• Customer or his technical representative

ACCOUNTABILITIES & AUTHORITIES

Key accountabilities:

• Be the technical representative in front of customer and external stakeholders from NTP to end of warranty
  • Be responsible of any technical communications to the customer and external stakeholders such as contractors or consortium
  • Be accountable for the customer acceptance of the project solution
  • Organize Design Review with customer when necessary
• Manage the technical scope of the project and deal with internal and external sub-systems interfaces, reaching the performances required
  • Raise the project technical risks and build the corresponding mitigation plan with the PrEM
  • Identify which are the applicable regulations in the customer country and ensure they are taken into account in project solution design
  • Build the input configuration base line with customer inputs for deployment of the solution by the DLU
  • Be responsible of the On-Shore project design and application engineering activities
  • Ensure reaching the contractual performances required
  • Approve all technical documents (including engineering, installation and T&C)
• Coordinate with the project core team and Integrate the ALSTOM solution in the project
  • Provide all necessary technical inputs to the PrEM for deployment process application
  • Provide all technical documents to the project core team members for the industrialization, sourcing, installation, test and commissioning (Migration Plan, External Interfaces, Input for SyOCD, …)
  • Solve technical issues detected by different core team members with the collaboration of Design Leading Unit of each sub-systems
• Controls the technical consistency through a strong engineering process management, quality, cost and delivery approach
  • Ensure complete application of all Engineering Processes
  • Contribute to claims and variation orders identification and development
• Manage the project solution, meaning the customization and parameterization of the generic solution to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery and Performance commitments:
  • Supervise the Project Requirements Database (PRD) coverage and demonstration
  • Lead the global project Change Control Board (CCB) and Configuration Management, delegation to PrEM during design phase
• During project warranty, coordinate actions to support resolution of pending technical issues following Project Warranty Manager (PrWM) requirements

Performance measurements:

• Project QCDP (quality, cost, delivery on time and performance)
• Customer approval about technical documents or other technical concerns of the project
• Full coverage of contractual project requirements
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EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES & REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Master degree from Electrical or Electronical Engineering School

Desirable:

• Degree in Signaling competency

Experience

Mandatory:

• 8 Years of professional experience in Engineering / Technical functions
• 5 Years of professional experience in Railway Signaling

Desirable:

• Broad Knowledge of urban / railway systems
• Experience of managing diverse team and proficiency in people management
• Knowledge and experience in integration activity

Competencies & Skills

• Speaking local language (same than the customer), fluent in English
• Demonstrate QCD commitment on delivering engineering works
• Strong technical leadership Behavioral and able to interact with multidisciplinary teams
• Able to ensure a proper application Disciplined Processes to deliver complex engineering
• Capability to take decision
• Create Enthusiasm
• Promote Teamwork
• Foster Open Dialogue and Listens
• Manage Conflicts of Ideas
• Act as a Team Player
• Good co-ordination and communication skills