State Lab Manager (major rail project)

Req ID:516926 

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

As the Lab Manager supporting a major rail project (ETCS Level 2), you will play a critical role in ensuring the readiness of the State Lab and maintain its configuration throughout the project.  

Your role, your impact

• Coordinate and maintain the Interface Matrix, Interface Register, IDS and ICDs relating to the State Lab.
• Coordinate readiness of the State Lab and Temporary Labs to enable early interface testing between the Alstom RBC and external interfaces.
• Maintain State Lab configuration alignment with subsystems under test and of the on‑site configurations.
• Manage the availability and scheduling of the State Lab to support on‑time V&V activities.
• Monitor and report progress of State Lab delivery across all project stages.
• Review planning activities in collaboration with the Planning Manager.
• Participate as required with the Integration Manager to the relevant Working Groups set by the SI.

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across Altom — solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What you bring

• University Degree in Engineering..
• Several years’ experience in SIG software validation/lab testing for complex projects.
• Knowledge of the rail environment, engineering practices, and interface management.
• Excellent knowledge in creating dashboard/action item list
• Excellent Microsoft Office & MS Excel skills
• Ability to understand and communicate technical and engineering language.
• Able to Write clear requests to the team in order to obtain the exact status of the change request open/close status.
• High attention to detail with a strong technical mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, professional approach, and commitment to EH&S standards.

How success is measured 

• Delivery of the State Lab according to the program.
• Progress report on the State Lab implementation (and Temp lab).
• Action tracker related to the State Lab implementation.
• Configuration file of the State Lab readily available and updated as required (kept up to date).
• EH&S Performance.

Alstom, a great place to grow

Perks & Benefits

• A diverse role, collaborating with cross functional teams locally and globally.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Discounted corporate gym membership.
• Purchased annual leave and a novated leasing scheme.
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose.
• A competitive package that recognises your performance and potential.

Here, progress isn’t always easy — the scale is massive, the tasks are complex — but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects — that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

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.