RSC Platform Product Manager

For Platforms we are currently looking for a motivated and enthusiastic RSC Platform High-Speed Trains Product Manager at Savigliano site in Italy

Purpose of the job:

Located ideally in the TDS and reporting to the Platform Products Director, Product Manager will act as the main point of entry of the Platform in Region and will coordinate the Product focused team in the TDS in order to:

• Steer development and product convergence during bid and project phases (Coach, Challenge and Verify)
• Provide inputs to R&D and sustaining plan, drive the plan
• Be the “voice of the Region(s)” to ensure needs are shared with the Platform
• Be the voice of the Platform in the TDS to ensure adherence with Platform orientation

Key accountabilities: 

• • Under the guidance of the Product Family Director, review in detail the product solution in pre-tender phase on required gaps vs Ref Sol based upon client requirements, and supports regions during BOR and Win-No Go preparation
  • Support the Product Director in defining the Ref Sol for the product family based on market trends & development initiatives
  • Challenge and validate any product solution changes to reach better QCD targets during QCD reviews
  • Drive standardization
  • Generate ideas and drive product convergence activities (exAT & exBT) wherever there is an overlap with other product in same family
  • Support the architecture proposal and validation decision by the Product Director by making relevant detail analysis upon Product Director’s request
  • Put in place objective evaluation of re-use on each tender as well as corresponding structured follow up in project
  • Pre-validate QCD for the Products Director (1st project application & specific product) or ensure robustness of QCD
  • Put in place adequate governance to ensure the adherence to the product reference configuration considered at tender stage (re-use), all along the project. Will participate to the Project Reviews (CPR and MPR) preparation to comment on the adherence to the targeted product reference, to the Business Awards, as well as to any relevant Project team governance so as to alert on a possible deviation vs targeted product reference, and request for arbitration between Product Director and Project Manager if required,
  • Ensure robustness of the product project validation plan and associated results
  • Ensure the respect of DFQ principles on Projects (participation to Train GR)
  • Consolidate the REX from projects (Reliability, Safety Bulletin, Product design issue, Product sourcing issue, Product manufacturing issue due to design)
  • According to each Platform organization, coordinates locally sustaining activities and reflib update

Performance measurements:  

• Re-use on each tender
• Product configuration adherence in project phase vs commitment taken in tender
• Validation plan results
• REX from projects
• Product Selection & gaps management to win

Experience: Extensive technical and Alstom platforms knowledge and project/company background

Competencies & Skills

• Balanced skills between general management, technical management and project management
• Strong leadership and ability to federate teams on technical orientations to reach QCD targets
• Demonstrated capacity to lead cross-functional activities and numerous/various stakeholders
• Ability for analysis, problem-solving and efficient decision-making in complex environment
• Ability to work across sites in a multi-cultural environment

Key Interfaces

• Product Director (direct report)
• Product Chief Engineer
• Program Manager
• Cost & Competitiveness Manager
• Variability & Tools Engineer
• Engineering, Procurement, Industrialization, and Service teams

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.