Fleet Deputy Project Director - Onshore

Req ID:529934 

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.

Could you be the full-time Fleet Deputy Project Director (Onshore Scope) in Riyadh we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and project management expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.

You’ll be the representative of the Project Director, focusing on all onshore activities, particularly the integration of a new fleet into existing infrastructures. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including project teams, line managers, and support functions such as finance, legal, and tax), manage customer relationships, and coordinate with external stakeholders such as suppliers and consortium partners. You’ll also drive the execution of the project to meet contractual requirements and customer expectations, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of ensuring project Quality, Cost, Delivery, Planning (QCDP) and Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance, but also oversee contract management and variation orders.

We’ll look to you for:

• Optimizing project financial performance (margin and cash) alongside the Project Director

• Managing customer and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements

• Overseeing the integration of new trains into existing infrastructures

• Ensuring successful communication between onshore and offshore teams

• Anticipating and managing key project phases, including testing, commissioning, customer acceptance, and warranty

• Proactively managing risks, opportunities, and compliance with applicable rules and standards

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:

• Master’s degree

• 10 years of experience as a project manager in the railway industry

• Experience working in and with multinational companies and diverse business cultures

• Strong project management skills

• Good communication and team management abilities

• Leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, and results-oriented approach

• Good knowledge of railway products and systems

• Ability to manage customer relationships and advanced negotiation skills

• Proficiency in conflict and crisis management

• Strong complexity management 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 that make a real impact

• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities

• Progress towards senior leadership roles or other career paths

• 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!

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.

Job Type:​Experienced​