Project Director -HN

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.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Drive the execution of project with high criticality (or A*), according to contractual requirements and customer expectations (summarized in contract charter), to maximize the results with respect to cash and margin whilst delivering on time, in conformity with Alstom project management and execution processes,
Be accountable for project Quality Cost Delivery Planning (QCDP) and project Environment Health & Safety (EHS),
Ensure Alstom legal and contractual rights are protected, 
Seek and propose to the Customer Director / Platform additional opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

1/ Be accountable for project QCDP performance and optimize Project Financial performance (Margin & Cash)
As owner of the Project Management Work Package (WP), the Project Director is QCDP accountable for all the activities of his/her WP. 

2/ Be responsible for the project governance, define project strategy in line with contract requirements, including PMP elaboration and objectives allocation to Sub-Systems (planning, cost, quality, performance)

3/ Lead and coordinate project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close-out including:
Proper transfer from tender to project
Definition of Project objectives and main drivers (product/service performance, planning) to achieve customer satisfaction in the frame of the Contract
Resources management: 
Define in advance project core team staffing, as well as his/her WP resources
Escalate when project resources available do not match the project needs
Team leading, including Core Team and when applicable Project Managers of internal and external partners: 
Make sure that key project stakeholders are aligned towards project/ goals.
Engage project teams in the successful achievement of project objectives and strengthen relationships among them
Synchronize internal partners and arbitrate when necessary
Alignment with contractual requirements and management of variation orders. Arbitration of Q, C, D, P re-baselining and change management at project level. Manage claim and litigations if needed
Proactive risk, saving and opportunity management 
Management of the project progress and its KPIs, and reports to senior management, with transparency during the business/critical project reviews. The Project Director is the representative of the project towards Alstom management.
Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, instructions and standards: Code of Ethics & Compliance, EHS, Railway Safety, Quality, Project Management Manual

4/ Manage customer and external stakeholders’ relationship
Continuously ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements 
Ensuring contract management and variation orders towards customer

Performance measurements:   
Project Performance Indicator (PPI)
Cash Performance Indicator (CPI)
Gate review Go on time / OTD- GR
Customer Satisfaction
EHS when applicable
 

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements 
Mandatory: 
Master degree    Desirable:
IPMA level A (or equivalent)
Experience 
Mandatory: 
5 year experience as project manager in railway industry of which at least 5 year experience of medium critical projects
Experience of working in and with multi-national companies and in different business cultures    Desirable:
Knowledgeable of ALSTOM way of working for efficient process execution

Competencies & Skills 
Project management skills  
Good communication skills 
Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-functional teams)
 Leadership, entrepreneurship mindset and result oriented
Good Knowledge of Project management processes
Good knowledge of railway products and systems
Conflict and crisis management
Project Construction Management (sites & services)
Ability to manage customer relationship
Advanced negotiation skills 
Complexity management skills
Capacity to evolve in a political context

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.