Program Manager

Req ID:504496 

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.

Could you be the full-time Program Manager in Katowice we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your program management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) of the program, driving operational excellence and fostering impactful outcomes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, project management, and R&D), oversee the implementation of development roadmaps, and ensure timely delivery of program milestones, all while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.

You’ll specifically take care of coordinating program work packages and managing risks and resources, but also lead program reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to the roadmap definition for system/product development and ensuring alignment with organizational goals

• Managing the development roadmap implementation to meet customer needs and ensure competitiveness and innovation

• Controlling and executing all program developments, ensuring adherence to QCD commitments

• Overseeing on-time delivery commitments and managing any necessary changes

• Coordinating program work packages, capacity/resource analysis, and risk mitigation plans

• Driving program reviews and providing QCD reports to relevant stakeholders

• Leading safety and critical issue resolution, including cybersecurity and major availability challenges

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, Computer Science, or a related scientific field (mandatory)

• Master’s Degree in Project Management (desirable)

• Experience in system/product engineering or project management in industries such as digital, railway, automotive, or aircraft

• Experience in managing project/program baselines or IT system project management

• Engineering background with a full lifecycle project deployment view

• Hands-on experience in team management (functional or hierarchical)

• Proficiency in cost and planning control within an engineering scope

• Experience in customer relationship management for deliverables and scope management

• Knowledge of safety standards and engineering product development full lifecycle

• Strong communication skills in technical environments

• Interpersonal skills, including teamwork and leadership

• Analytical and critical thinking abilities

• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with cutting-edge standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership or senior technical roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical)

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.