Head of Projects and Planning

Req ID:481092 

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.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Drive the execution of projects with high criticality, according to contractual requirements and customer expectations (summarized in contract charter), to maximize the results with respect to cash and margin whilst delivering on time, in conformity with Alstom project management and execution processes,
• Accountability for project Quality Cost Delivery Planning (QCDP) and project Environment Health & Safety (EHS),
• Ensure Alstom legal and contractual rights are protected,
• Seek and propose to the Customer Director / Platform additional opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversees Project Managers/Directors and Leads Project Management function for Asset Life Management (ALM), Engineering, Parts & Components Repair Overhaul (PCRO )Services North America (NAM)
• Accountability for overseeing Project Directors and their adherence to project QDCP performance and ability to optimize Project Financial performance (Margin and Cash)
• Lead the Projects Planning function, develop detailed bottom-up plans & timelines for all projects including resources capacity and material delivery schedules plans. Establish the projects critical path and budget risks as well as recovery plans. Develop robust project Key performance indicators and expertise in alignment with Alstom standards
• Ensure that projects are delivered as per Quality Cost Deliver (QCD) commitment by the operations centers
• Ensure that projects QCD forecast is reliable and Risk and Opportunities are managed
• Manage Cash Performance Review (CPR) process with PMO and Services NAM Finance project control
• Challenge the Services NAM operations centers to ensure proper projects delivery
• Oversee Project Managers, including the staffing plan for new projects, or replacement needs
• Ensure Project Management methods and tools deployment across the region

Monitor, Lead and coordinate project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close-out including:

• Ensuring proper transfer from tender to project
• Definition of Project objectives and main drivers (product/service performance, planning) to achieve customer satisfaction in the frame of the Contract
• Resources management:
• Make sure that key project stakeholders are aligned towards project/ goals.
• Engage project teams in the successful achievement of project objectives and strengthen relationships among them
• Synchronize internal partners and arbitrate when necessary
• Alignment with contractual requirements and management of variation orders. Arbitration of Q, C, D, P re-baselining and change management at project level. Manage claim and litigations if needed
• Proactive risk, saving and opportunity management
• Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, instructions and standards: Code of Ethics & Compliance, EHS, Railway Safety, Quality, Project Management Manual

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Experience

• 15 year experience as project manager in railway industry of which at least 5 year experience of high critical projects
• Experience of working in and with multi-national companies and in different business cultures

Competencies & Skills

• Project management skills 
• Good communication skills
• Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-functional teams)
• Leadership, entrepreneurship mindset and result oriented
• Good Knowledge of Project management processes
• Good knowledge of railway products and systems
• Conflict and crisis management
• Project Construction Management (sites & services)
• Ability to manage customer relationship
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Complexity management skills
• Capacity to evolve in a political context
• Bilingual: French & English  

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.