Project Technical Manager (PTM) for Signaling and SCADA

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Serve as the technical representative to customers and external stakeholders from NTP through the end of the warranty period for Signaling and SCADA systems.
• Manage the technical scope of the project and deal with internal and external sub-systems interfaces, reaching the performances required.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the project core team and ensure the integration of the Alstom solution within the project.
• Controls the technical consistency through a strong engineering process management, quality, cost and delivery (QCD) approach.
• Support the identification and mitigation of technical risks, ensuring proactive resolution and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, design reviews and validation processes to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

ORGANISATION

Organization structure (job belongs to...)

• RSY / Signaling and Scada

Reports directly to:

• Signaling and SCADA Project manager

Other reporting to:

• Signaling Regional Center

Direct reports:

• Technical local team
• Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) functionally reports to PTM

Network & Links

Internal

• Project Core Team
• PrEM and technical representative for each solution deployed
• Installation Manager
• Procurement Manager
• T&C Manager
• Methods & Tools Community
• Project EHS Manager

External

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

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

Key accountabilities:

1. Technical Leadership and Customer Interface

• Act as the primary technical representative to the customer, internal and external stakeholders from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the end of the warranty period for Signaling and SCADA systems.
• Lead all technical communications with the customer, contractors and consortium partners.
• Ensure customer acceptance of the overall project solution.
• Organize and lead internal design reviews
• Organize and lead design reviews with the customer.

2. Technical Scope and Compliance Management

• Manage the technical scope of the project, including internal and external subsystem interfaces, ensuring performance targets are met.
• Identify and assess technical risks; develop mitigation plans in coordination with the Project Engineering Manager (PrEM).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local regulations and standards in Israel.
• Establish the input configuration baseline using customer inputs to support solution deployment by the Design Leading Unit (DLU).
• Oversee on-shore project design and application engineering activities.
• Ensure contractual performance requirements are achieved.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including engineering, installation and testing & commissioning (T&C) deliverables.

3.Integration and Coordination

• Collaborate with the project core team to integrate the ALSTOM solution into the overall project.
• Provide technical inputs to the PrEM for deployment process implementation.
• Distribute technical documentation to core team members for industrialization, sourcing, installation and T&C (e.g., Migration Plan, External Interfaces, SyOCD inputs).
• Resolve technical issues raised by core team members in collaboration with the Design Leading Unit (DLU) of each subsystem.

4. Engineering Process and QCD

• Ensure full adherence to engineering processes and best practices.
• Apply a strong quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) approach to technical management.
• Contribute to the identification and development of claims and variation orders.

5. Solution Management and Configuration Control

• Manage the customization and parameterization of the generic solution to meet project-specific QCDP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Performance) commitments.
• Supervise the Project Requirements Database (PRD) to ensure full coverage and demonstration of requirements.
• Lead the global project Change Control Board (CCB) and oversee configuration management, with delegation to the PrEM during the design phase.

6. Warranty Phase Support

• Coordinate technical actions during the warranty phase to resolve outstanding issues, in alignment with the Project Warranty Manager (PrWM).

Performance measurements:

• Project QCDP Compliance:

       Achievement of project objectives in terms of Quality, Cost, Delivery on time and Performance.

• Customer Satisfaction and Technical Approval:

       Timely customer approval of all technical documentation and deliverables.

       Positive resolution of customer concerns related to technical aspects of the project.

       Minimal number of customer-raised technical issues or rejections.

• Contractual Requirements Fulfillment:

       Full traceability and coverage of all contractual technical requirements.

       Demonstrated compliance through validation, verification, and documented evidence.

• Technical Risk and Issue Management:

       Proactive identification and mitigation of technical risks.

       Timely resolution of technical issues with minimal impact on project delivery.

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• B.Sc. in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

Desirable:

• M.Sc. in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering
• Degree in Signaling competency

Experience

Mandatory:

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

Behavioral Competencies

• Fluent in English and Hebrew
• Ability to adapt to multi-disciplinary environments
• Problem resolution skills
• Result oriented mindset
• Ability to work under stringent timelines
• Strong technical leadership Behavioral and able to interact with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrate QCD commitment on delivering engineering works
• 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