Project Manager

Req ID:526793 

Project Manager in Netherlands

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's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the safety, maintenance governance, reliability, compliance, and lifecycle performance of locomotive fleets operating in the Netherlands.

This critical leadership role combines maintenance authority and project management responsibilities, ensuring that locomotives remain safe, compliant, reliable, and available through an effective Maintenance Management System (MMS). The successful candidate will act as the primary interface between customers, regulators, maintenance depots, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while driving maintenance improvement and fleet modernization initiatives.

Your Role, Your Impact

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure ongoing compliance with ECM certification requirements and applicable railway regulations.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Maintenance Management System (MMS).
• Lead audits, inspections, investigations, and closure of corrective actions.

Fleet Reliability & Availability

• Own fleet reliability, availability, and maintenance performance.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) activities for technical failures and operational incidents.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement programs.

Maintenance Management

• Define preventive, predictive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance strategies.
• Approve maintenance schedules, work scopes, and maintenance plans.
• Ensure maintenance activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures and standards.

Engineering Change & Configuration Management

• Manage technical modifications and engineering change processes.
• Ensure configuration control and accurate asset documentation.

Asset Lifecycle Management

• Develop and manage obsolescence mitigation strategies.
• Lead life-extension, refurbishment, and modernization programs.

Contractor & Supplier Management

• Monitor maintenance supplier and contractor performance.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement improvement actions where necessary.

Customer Management

• Lead customer performance reviews and technical governance meetings.
• Manage technical escalations and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
• Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication and service delivery.

Leadership

• Lead maintenance engineering, reliability, and technical support teams.
• Mentor and develop team members while promoting operational excellence.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Railway, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with rail systems integration, signaling, or rolling stock projects.
• Strong background in maintenance management, reliability engineering, and asset lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated project management experience in complex technical or railway environments.
• Experience managing suppliers, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.

How Success Is Measured

• On-time, on-budget delivery of strategic project milestones.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and leadership impact.
• Reduction in project risks, rework, and operational inefficiencies.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with cutting-edge rail technologies driving the future of mobility.
• Contribute to global projects with tangible local impact.
• Access continuous learning and leadership development opportunities.

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.