Automatic Train Control Leader F/H
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Location: Saint-Ouen, FR
Company: Alstom
Req ID:502760
Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide
Automatic Train Control Leader F/H
Saint Ouen (93)
Métro L14/L13 (Mairie de Saint-Ouen)
Join a key role in shaping tomorrow's automated metro systems. As Automatic Train Control (ATC) Leader in the ATC department (about 60 team members) within Digital & Integrated System France, you will drive the deployment of cutting-edge CBTC technologies in high-impact urban transport projects.
Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Lead the ATC subsystem work package throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure adherence to Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) commitments.
- Maintain the ATC project delivery plan and monitor its execution up to revenue service
- In charge of its own project scope risk management
Coordination and Interfaces:
- Functionally manage the ATC project team responsible for the subsystem specifications, data preparation & verification, validation and installation studies
- Cross-functional coordination of 3rd parties (Rolling Stock, Systems, Customers, Safety, Quality, Installation, system platform, etc.)
Reporting:
- Report project progress and indicators to both department and project management
- Participate in internal and customer reviews
Miscellaneous:
- Contribute to continuous improvement plan of the department (Agile, CI/CD, etc.)
- Participate in adoption and deployment of new technology such as cybersecurity services for CBTC
Profile
Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in Engineering (generalist, embedded systems, railway signalling, etc)
- Proven experience in technical management or coordination in complex environments (railway, aerospace, nuclear, automotive)
- Experience with complex industrial safety critical systems with software components
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering methodologies (V-cycle, requirements management, configuration and change management)
- Strong knowledge of safety-critical systems
- Familiarity with railway signalling systems (ideally CBTC) is a plus
- Familiarity with software development methodology such as Agile and CI/CD is a plus
- Knowledge of tools such as DOORS, GIT, ClearQuest, EWM… or similar
Soft Skills
- Functional leadership and team coordination
- Ability to synthesize and communicate with various stakeholders (technical, customer, executive)
- Initiative, rigor, customer and results-oriented mindset
- Curiosity and mindset focused on continuous improvement
- Comfortable in multicultural environments
Practical information
- Fluency in both French and English is required
- Mobility: Occasional travel depending on projects
Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?
Equal opportunity statement
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
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