R&D Program Director - CBTC

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.

Could you be the full-time hybrid R&D Program Director - CBTC in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside agile and inclusive teammates.
You'll drive innovation and operational excellence by leading product development for multiple programs in a global engineering environment. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as product development, project management, and global engineering centers), define and implement engineering visions, and motivate and develop world-class engineering experts—and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Lead product development for multiple programs, driving innovation and operational excellence in a global engineering environment.,

• Defining and implementing the engineering vision for your department.,

• Setting clear team goals, delegating tasks, setting deadlines, and holding individuals to commitments.,

• Promoting Alstom values (Agile, Inclusive, Responsible) to your team and embracing Alstom culture (LEAN at Alstom).,

• Developing World Class Engineering Experts within the team and the wider development center.,

• Motivating, encouraging, evaluating, recognizing, training, and developing individuals in your team.,

• Building and maintaining accurate workload forecasts, planning capacity and footprint changes in line with business strategy, and maintaining a team with the right size and shape.,

• Deploying and advocating for Alstom processes, methods, and tools.,

• Collecting and sharing return on experience to foster continuous improvement.,

• Traveling domestically and internationally as needed (up to 10%)."

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:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree in Engineering Management or Business Administration preferred). ,

• Experience or understanding of software development, testing, and management of software development programs. ,

• Knowledge of signaling product development and Alstom design processes, tools, and methodologies (preferred). ,

• Familiarity with integrated product development activities and continuous improvement processes. ,

• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication and presentation skills. ,

• Analytical problem-solving and critical thinking. ,

• Systematic decision-making and conflict resolution. ,

• Organization and time management skills. ,

• Cross-cultural communication and management. ,

• Ability to build networks, foster consensus, and motivate teams.

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:

• 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,We look forward to having you join us in shaping the future of smarter and more sustainable mobility!

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.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full and complete support of the Company. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.