VIE - Cost Manager (m/f)

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.

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, click here

Could you be the full-time VIE - Cost Manager we’re looking for? 

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your cost management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a multicultural, passionate, and forward-thinking team driving change and innovation. You’ll specifically take care of coordinating cost management activities, maintaining financial baselines, and creating dashboards, but also supporting risk management and cost control initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

• Promoting a proactive cost culture across projects and the site
• Driving automation by questioning the status quo and proposing innovative solutions
• Coordinating cost management activities along multiple projects/sites/tenders
• Ensuring traceability and transparency of cost development versus baselines
• Identifying and participating in cost optimization activities and value-adding opportunities
• Providing cost management deliverables on time and aligned with stakeholder needs
• Creating and maintaining financial cockpits and cost baselines
• Developing user-friendly dashboards and visualizations using tools like Power BI
• Supporting risk management and cost control processes

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:

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a similar qualification
• Fluency in English (German is preferrable)
• Basic understanding of engineering workflows
• Experience consolidating data from various sources and presenting it visually
• Practical experience with Excel Tables, Pivots, and PowerQuery (highly desirable or willingness to learn)
• Familiarity with data flows and data visualization tools like Power BI
• Commercial and Financial acumen
• Understanding of Work/Cost Breakdown Structures, forecasting, and interdependencies
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new tools and methodologies
• Experience with ERP systems (ex. SAP/Oracle)
• Knowledge of project management principles (desirable)
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (desired)

Things you’ll enjoy

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:

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects

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.