Configuration and Change Manager

Req ID:468646 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people.

From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the largest player in the Swedish railway market, with over 1,000 trains delivered and several large maintenance contracts, offering maintenance in 19 local depots. The company is also leading the ERTMS rollout in Sweden both onboard and trackside and delivering the new standard national traffic management system for Trafikverket.

Are you ready to take your Configuration and Change expertise to the next level in a transformative and innovative industry?

Alstom is looking for a

Configuration & Change Manager

to be based in Västerås

Your Future Role:

Join our Nordics Technology Centre, a vital part of Alstom's global R&D powerhouse, where innovation drives progress in control, communication, and signalling systems for railway vehicles. With teams spanning Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, France, and India, you’ll collaborate in a truly international environment driving progress in railway innovation.

Located in Västerås, our team plays a key role in maintaining and developing the Train Control and Management System (TCMS), working on pioneering developments in Input/Output systems, Human/Driver Machine Interfaces, Train Networks, and Traction Control. As we invest in next-generation products with enhanced performance, cybersecurity, and functionality, this is your opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancements in the railway industry.

What You’ll Do:

Step into a leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of rail. Here’s how you’ll contribute:

• Own and drive excellence in configuration and change management, utilizing advanced processes, standards, and tools.
• Act as the key interface for development projects, addressing technical challenges and bridging teams.
• Oversee the management of product baselines and configuration items, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Develop and maintain the Configuration Management Plan, guiding the program’s technical direction.
• Lead Change Control Boards (CCB) and coordinate the change management process.
• Support program planning activities, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with objectives.
• Champion Alstom's commitment to ethical conduct and integrity.

About You:

At Alstom, we value passion, curiosity, and attitude as much as experience. Here’s what will help you thrive in this role:

• A Master’s Degree in System Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in configuration and change management processes, tools, and license management.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Experience in embedded software and hardware development is highly valued.
• Knowledge or experience with industrial or railway safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, EN 50128) is a strong advantage.
• Key competencies: planning, communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and initiative.
• Fluent in English, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• We value individuals with the potential to grow into leadership roles within our agile, innovative environment.

Things You’ll Enjoy

Join us on a transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, offering you stability, growth opportunities, and meaningful challenges.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy a dynamic and rewarding long-term career.
• Collaborate with supportive colleagues and transverse teams.
• Contribute to innovative and impactful projects.
• Utilize our flexible working environment.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning.
• Receive a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential.
• 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!

Why Alstom?

At Alstom, you’ll join a team committed to shaping the future of sustainable transport with innovation and purpose. Joining us means being part of a global community dedicated to excellence and creating a secure environment for our operations.

Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Important to Note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.