Electrification Project Manager

Req ID:496616 

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.

Alstom is seeking an Electrification Project Manager, reporting to the Project Electrification Director.

Responsibilities 

 Manage interfaces at project-level team members & internal stakeholders/partners through several specific tasks :
• Coordination between design needs/sourcing needs and project targets, including business cases preparation and several other Client presentation,
• Risks coordination, from risks identification, regular risk register update and coordination of all mitigation actions,
• Requirements coordination, including requirements capture, allocated and rejected requirements management until requirements closure at each project stage (V&V activities),
• Definition of Design production KPIs + other reporting KPIs including regular update and root cause analysis in coordination with other internal stakeholders (planning, design teams, etc),
• Modifications management, from identification to impact assessment until implementation across Electrification subsystems,
• DFQ process preparation and coordination with internal stakeholders (design, safety, cybersecurity, subsystem),
• Propose and implement collaborative actions across Electrification teams, including new way of working with remote teams and strengthened communication within the teams.
• Coordination of target price definition with relevant stakeholder.

The Electrification team is mainly composed of on-shore located in Toronto, Canada, and off-shore part located in Italy, Mexico and France.

Reporting 

This position will report to the Electrification Project Director.

The candidate will liaise with:

• Engineering: On-shore, off-shore Engineering teams and Transverse Engineering team
• Construction : POS and OCS Construction teams
• Project: Electrification, System and other sub-systems management teams
• Customer, Consultants, External stakeholders
• Civil Works, Track works and O&M partners
• Interfacing sub-systems (Rolling Stock, Trackworks, Signalling, Civil works)
• Regional Centers and Central platforms
• Client and its consultants
• Any other 3rd parties

 Performance Measurements

• On-time delivery: 100%,
• Compliance to Site works Work Package: 100%,
• Respect of Design For Quality (DFQ) milestones: 100% Go On Time, in accordance with the standards or rules of his Metier,
• Respect of performances of the system provided: 100%.

Educational Requirements

 Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering 

Desirable:

• Professional Engineer designation as per Canadian regulations or in progress
• Master's Degree in Business Administration and/ or
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in delivery of Railway projects, Electrification type of projects is prefered 
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Railway Design and Built projects, but also Operations and Maintenance aspects
• Good knowledge of OCS design and delivery 
• First knowledge of Power Supply environment and interfaces with Catenary System
• Good knowledge of Canada standards and common practices is a plus
• Autonomy, Result and Solution oriented, motivated and interested in innovative construction methodology topics
• Fluent in English, second language appreciated

Competencies & Skills

• Communication and presentation skills
• Summary of complex and interfaced topics
• Interpersonal skills (teamwork and leadership)
• Decision-making ability
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Problem-solving ability
• Resilience

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.