Project Manager

Req ID: 480522

Location: New Cross Gate

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 13th June

Salary + Benefits:  £68,000

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.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

To manage ongoing requirements across the Class 378 project at the New Cross Gate Depot, ensuring full compliance with all relevant industry standards and contractual obligations. The role focuses on delivering project and program execution efficiently, maximising efficiencies, delivering upon continuous improvement, managing large scale maintenance scopes such as modifications and overhauls and meeting deadlines in alignment with customer and platform expectations. It also emphasises strict adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements. Additionally, the role involves identifying and proposing opportunities for improvement while safeguarding Alstom Transport’s legal and contractual interests.

All about you

• Work with the Class 378 Project Manager to align all scopes and deliver / manage scopes from overhaul, modifications and maintenance requirements to implementing facility upgrades.
• Lead the planning and management of key overhauls throughout the life cycle of the CL378 fleet. Regarding material delivery, resource planning, supplier management (both operationally and commercially) and depot capacity.
• Support with Alstom good practice requirements such as DFQ process and implement assigned actions.
• Support in commercial activities such as variation orders – bidding, planning and executing.
• Mobilize and Demobilize Overhaul / Modifications teams where necessary in line with project lifecycle and vehicle maintenance schedule.
• Stakeholder management with internal and external customers such as Operator and 3rd party contractors used for maintenance scopes and project improvements / enhancements.
• Represent Alstom towards Customers and when applicable external stakeholders.
• Ensure optimal quality of project / program execution across defined projects.
• Ensure that critical aspects are identified in reviews and proactively / professionally addressed and followed up.
• Make sure that key project stakeholders are aligned in project /program scopes.
• EHS – Responsible for the proper implementation of the Alstom policy and Customer / Platform requirements by all stakeholders (internal & external) including suppliers and contractors.
• Report to senior management, with transparency, the situation of the project / program and its KPIs, during the internal project monthly operating reviews.

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: 

• Qualified to HNC / Degree Level (or adequate previous work experience)
• Project management and Operational management of complex projects.
• Demonstration of good financial awareness
• Background knowledge of railway products and system is preferable
• Experience of train maintenance (hands one, supervision/management) is beneficial
• Experience of working in a pressured and fast-paced environment
• Experienced in using problem solving, Continuous Improvement techniques from investigation to resolution
• Strong Stakeholder Management and negotiation
• Conflict management and interpersonal skills
• Team spirit approach and good communication skills
• Leadership, initiative, and decision minded
• Experience of management of teams (Managers / Direct and Functional Staff)
• Proven IT Skills

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
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

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!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

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. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.