P&D- Development excellence operational manager

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Date: 29 Jul 2025

Location: La Rochelle, 17, FR

Company: Alstom

 

 

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.

 

 

This job is located in Belfort or in La Rochelle

 

Purpose of the job:

 

    Supervise and coordinate the Workload Analysis – Deploy the Subcontracting strategy – BCC management, Method & Tools, DCO (Digital Coordinator Officer) for PLM and Innovation teams.
    Ensure cohesion, foster collaboration, and challenge the various development metiers to achieve performance objectives.
    Lead continuous improvement, and capitalize the return of experience of the Performance teams.
    Identity, generalize and stabilize best practices and exchanges between the different TDS.
 

 

Main responsabilities:

    Deploy and follow a roadmap linked with the Development Director objectives for the team.
    Supporting the team in the resolution of issues in particular those involving other stakeholders (internal or external) and to support them in the definition of priorities.
    Analyze workloads and identify improvement opportunities.
    Implement performance indicators and dashboards to monitor progress.
    Manage workload with subcontractors strategy and ensure the quality of services provided.
    Lead the M&T team to deploy and implement innovative tools and methods based on a roadmap.
    Supervise and support the deployment of PLM for the TDS
    Encourage and lead innovation for the development.
    Reporting on the progress of the activities and alert the N+1 in case of issue potentially impacting the achievement of the QCD commitment.
    Implementing an organization to ensure the proper management od dev. Performance team as per the applicable métier instruction or processes if any.
    Applying and follow-up People Management Cycle on time for the Site according to N+1 or HR instructions.
    People management cycle on-time and quality of data with associated training and development plans to reach target competence level.
 

Competencies & Skills 
    Engineering, Procurement, tender processes, tools and methods strong knowledge
    Able to built strategy and vision definition
    Presentation, communication, multicultural strong skills 
    Strong Leadership and people management experience
    Cooperation and change management skills
    English fluent + site language
    Team size : around >15
    Innovation: Product, process, tools and management
 

Le poste pourra être basé sur le site de la Rochelle ou sur le site de Belfort.

 

 

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.


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