Project Validation & Commissioning Manager

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title:            Project Validation & Commissioning Manager (V&CM)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Be a main stakeholder in the delivery of major Signaling projects taking care of the full validation lifecycle.

• Define and implement the complete validation strategy, developing the unified view covering from early factory activities to final site acceptance with the customer.
• Liaise with System Deployment and Integration Manager (SDIM) and project teams to build a robust migration path.
• Discuss and agree the validation strategy with Safety and Cybersecurity Assurance managers.

• Drive and support the teams in charge of verifications, lab testing and site operations (main actors in enforcing Environment Health & Safety (EHS) rules), ensuring customer commitments in full respect of team security.

• Share in core teams the overall validation status, support implementation of the strategy and planning agreed with V&V and T&C teams, ensuring proper conditions and schedule to achieve sound demonstration of expected system behavior.

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to...)

Site Project Engineering or Site Test & Commissioning

Reports directly to:

V&V department head / V&V Group Manager or T&C department head / Field Operation manager

Other reporting to:

Dotted report line to System Deployment and Integration Manager (SDIM) (during project execution)

Direct reports: NA

Network & Links

Internal

• Internal: Project team (Engineering, Safety, RAM, V&V, PrCOM, PrYM, …)

External

• Subcontractors of factory and site activities (if any)
• Customer, during Factory and Site Acceptance Test, and periodic project reviews and audits
• Auditors

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

Product Validation & Verification (V&V) Engineer:

• Design and execute test plans and protocols to validate products and ensure they meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations
• Analyse test results and develop recommendations for design improvements
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on product quality and manufacturability
• Document and communicate test findings to the engineering team, management, and customers
• Develop and maintain validation test procedures and test equipment
• Review customer feedback and develop corrective action plans to address product shortcomings

Competencies related to Mechanical Design:

• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Demonstrated ability to create and read mechanical drawings and schematics
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, welding, assembly)
• Knowledge of material properties (e.g., strength, stiffness, fatigue) and the ability to evaluate design concepts for manufacturability and functionality.

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Graduated
• Foreign language: English, full proficient use

Desirable:

• Master degree in Engineering or scientific topics
• Any other additional language is an asset

Experience

Mandatory:

• Good analytical skill and previous experience in Test & commissioning (T&C) or V&V activities for signaling projects are required. In alternative, you will have an experience in system. engineering or Safety Assurance.
• Experience of management by Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives
• Deep knowledge of multiple subsystems + system global view
• Capability of interfacing from technical and managerial perspectives internal and external stakeholders

Desirable:

• Design and data preparation processes understanding.
• Engineering and system background.
• Quality, EHS and Railway safety knowledge
• At least 5 years in relevant positions (systems / sub-systems integration, embedded equipment, electrotechnical product development) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signalling, aerospace, defense, nuclear) would be a major asset.

Competencies & Skills

• Open-minded
• (Self) entrepreneurial
• Problem setting and problem solving
• Leadership, team motivator
• Sense of urgency
• Writing skills required: clarity, rigor, and concision
• Able to manage multiple teams in parallel
• Quality-focused, rigorous, team-player
• Flexibility and mobility, available for short or long mission in different locations and countries
• Available to work on field also for night shifts
• Ability to use new technologies and tools
• Driving license

Site: Valmadrera (Lecco)