Chief of Development (f/m/d)

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. 

Could you be the Chief of Development (f/m/d) in Hennigsdorf we’re looking for? 

Your Future Role 

2,100 colleagues from 46 countries, including 800 engineers, shape in Hennigsdorf the future of rail mobility. The locally developed, manufactured, and maintained product range includes high-speed, regional, and local trains, subways, as well as trams and light rail vehicles. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Alexandre Heuze and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team. 

We’ll look for you to : 

• Be responsible for the end-to-end product development (up to validation & certification). This means they ensures that the agreed (platform)
• product is developed on time, within the agreed budget and the right quality & performances
• Lead cross-functional Train development activities involving all project stakeholders (e.g. Engineering, Procurement, Industrialization, Services).
• Lead & coordinate sub-system managers during the development phase.
• Endorse design authority and related decisions or trade-offs.
• Represent the technical authority in front of the customer and interface directly for major topics (e.g. design approval, VO, major non-compliances)
• Ensure compliance with contract technical requirements
• Coordinate and monitor cross-functional activities and deliverables, Development Planning, Configuration & Change
• Management, Design For Operations, Design For Services.
• Manages technical risks & define mitigation plans
• Interacts with sites and métiers management to secure product development needs & deliverables at train level.

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: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Railway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering Management, Project Management, Transportation Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Balanced skills between project management, product development and leadership
• Ability for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in complex environment
• Strong leadership and ability to federate teams on technical orientations to reach QCD targets
• Demonstrated capacity to lead cross-functional activities and numerous/various stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to drive Operational Excellence principles & ways of working in development activities
• Fluent German and English skills

Things You’ll Enjoy 

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility

• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (Metall- und Elektroindustrie BER BB), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)

• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models

• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries

• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes

• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events

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: 

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 Opportunities Statement 

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.