Project Manager - New Zealand

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Project Manager to join our team and manage our New Zealand projects for our Customer. Based in Wellington, you will primarily be responsible for leading a team to manage all project deliverables and support the delevopment of our New Zealand operations.

We’ll look to you for:

• Being accountable for project QCDP performance and optimizing Project Financial performance (Margin & Cash).
• Defining the project strategy in line with contract requirements, including PMP updates and objectives allocation to all Participating Units (planning, cost, quality, performance).
• Leading and coordinating project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close-out.
• Managing customer and external stakeholders’ relationships.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Customer relationship management experience, with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and manage a team.
• Demonstrated experience in project execution/delivery.
• Experience in a similar role within Signalling, Infrastructure or Rollingstock will be highly regarded. 
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering will be highly regarded.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave.

• Free gym membership.
• Additional leave days.
• Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes.
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose.
• Benefit from a competitive package that recognises 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!

Important to note

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

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com.

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.