Project Manager

Req ID:353301

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope: new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

Objective

• Drive the execution of project, according to contractual requirements and customer expectations, to maximize the results with respect to cash and margin whilst delivering on time, in conformity with Alstom project management and execution processes,
• Be accountable for project QCDP and project EHS,
• Ensure Alstom legal and contractual rights are protected,
• Seek and propose to the Customer Director / Platform additional opportunities.

Responsibilties

1/ Be accountable for project QCDP performance and optimize Project Financial performance (Margin & Cash)

• As Work Package (WP) Owner for the Project Management function, he/she is QCDP accountable for all the activities of his/her WP.

2/ Be responsible for the project governance. Define project strategy in line with contract requirements, including Project Management Plan elaboration and objectives allocation to Sub-Systems (planning, cost, quality, performance)

3/ Lead and coordinate project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close-out including:

• Proper transfer from tender to project
• Definition of Project objectives and main drivers (product/service performance, planning) to achieve customer satisfaction in the frame of the Contract
• Resources management
• Make sure that key project stakeholders are aligned towards project/ goals.
• Engage project teams in the successful achievement of project objectives and strengthen relationships among them
• Synchronize internal partners and arbitrate when necessary
• Alignment with contractual requirements and management of variation orders. Arbitration of Q,C,D,P re-baselining and change management at project level. Manage claim and litigations if needed
• Proactive risk, saving and opportunity management
• Management of the project progress and its KPIs, and reports to senior management, with transparency during the business/critical project reviews. He/She is the representative of the project towards Alstom management.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, instructions and standards: Code of Ethics & Compliance, EHS, Railway Safety, Quality, Project Management Manual

4/ Manage customer and external stakeholders’ relationship

• Continuously ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements
• Ensuring contract management and variation orders towards customer
• Proactively detect oportunities for new variation orders

Performance measurements:

• Project Performance Indicator (PPI)
• Gate review Go on time / On Time Delivery
• Customer Satisfaction
• Variation orders

Educational Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration
• PMP certification preferred

Experience Requirements

• 10 years experience as project manager in railway industry
• Experience of working in and with multi-national companies and in different business cultures
• Desirable: experience in digital industry and innovation
• Desirable: experience Public Transport Operations / Planning & Control Centers

Competencies & Skills

• Project management skills
• Fluent in English
• Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-metier teams)
• Leadership, entrepreneurship mindset and result oriented
• Good Knowledge of digital innovations applied to public transport operations
• Good knowledge of railway products and systems
• Ability to manage customer relationship
• Advanced Negotiation skills
• Conflict and crisis management
• Complexity management skills

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.

Job Type:Experienced

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