Requirements & Configuration Manager

OBJECTIVE:

As a configuration manager,your role is to Implement Configuration Management and Change Control for S&I department for AMECA projects, Products and Programs as a member of core teams and lead subordinate Configuration and Change Management team members on the project:

• Direct, monitor, and measure the activites of the overall project CCM team.
• Keep the configuration under control during the whole life-cycle of the project, product or program.

• Manage the change process in the project and ensure configuration is formalized and adequate at any time to deliver the configuration and change documentation to the internal or external Customer.

As a Requirements Management manager, your objective is the following:

• Implementation and follow-up of the Requirement Management process.
• Establish traceability of compliance to technical requirements focusing on 
  • Contract execution and fulfillment of the customer’s requirements.
  • Development and fulfillment of technical requirements emerging all along the Engineering process

ORGANISATIONAL REPORTING

Reports to AMECA Signalling director.

Network & Links

Internal:  with all company’s departments (Design subsystem, project technical manager, safety deprtment, installation,...etc)

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

CONFIGURATION & CHANGE MANAGER:

Perform the following Configuration Management and Change Control activities for assigned projects, products and programs, assisting other team members as required:

• Ensure application of Alstom configuration and change management procedures and instructions.
• Follow any other related Alstom processes as required.
• Demonstrate ownership of the role for assigned projects, products, and programs; respond to priorities or urgencies.
• Write and maintain the configuration and change management plan with PM and technical lead(s), to implement the configuration and change management process and address contractual configuration management requirements.
• Organize and update the configuration and change databases for assigned projects, products and programs.
• Coordinate the project, product or program team members regarding configuration and changes.
• Create and Manage project, product, and program baselines with technical leads, following established Alstom processes:
  • Configuration item identification
  • Baseline definition, creation, review, and freeze
  • Ensure interfaces with sub-systems
  • Support technical lead with baseline integration

• Issue configuration & change management and related KPIs.
• Ensure rigorous traceability and reporting.
• Provide REX (Return on Experience) on methods & tools and share best practices with the global Engineering community.
• Coordinate workload of all subsystems including the coordination of Configuration Control Managers.

REQUIREMENTS :

• The Requirement Manager is responsible for application of the Requirements Management process within his scope.
• Support tools implementation.
• Provide support (tools and process) to the process users (SYS Engineers, …).
• Follow up status of Requirements (allocation, acceptance by Sub-Systems, coverage,…)
• Liaise with client/Consortium through Doors
• Support consistency analysis (in coordination with the System Engineering Manager)
• Support change impact analysis (in coordination with the Configuration Manager)

• Qualifications/Requirements:
• Engineering BS degree, or related technical discipline
• Experience leading/managing functional or project teams
• Minimum 3 years of Configuration Management experience (10 year minimum if no BS degree)
• Solid technology background
• Good communication skills – oral and written
• Systematic, rigorous, and organized, able to sort out different matters concurrently
• Microsoft Office competent

Desired Characteristics:

• CMMI Certification
• Good knowledge of Railway Signaling products and systems

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.