What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineering Manager position at Alstom?
Req ID: 269203
We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
Objective
Alstom is seeking a Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) to work on Rail Signaling projects. The individual should be familiar with Positive Train Control (PTC) and Cab Signaling Projects in a Rail Environment.
In addition, the individual should be well-versed in Project Engineering Management principles and qualities, such as Technical Leadership, Scope Management, Risk Management, Requirements Management, Configuration Control and Change Management, Planning and Scheduling, and System Deployment
Responsibilities
Manage the technical contractual scope of the project:
Be accountable for the customer acceptance of the project solution
Manage the project technical risks and the corresponding mitigation plan
Together with the Project Manager, in case of contractual scope evolution, raise variation order and manage it
Validate the technical design choices with the peers and Solutions Director
Identify which are the applicable regulations in the customer country/city and ensure they are taken into account in project solution design
Manage the project solution, meaning the customization and parameterization of the generic solution to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery and Performance (QCDP) commitments:
Build and analyze together with the Project Architect, the project requirements database (PRD) and allocate requirements to System Program Manager (SPM), Project Industrialization Manager (PrIDM) and to Project Engineering team
Act as a chairman of Project Change Control Board (CCB)
Be responsible of the project design and application engineering activities
Supervise Verification & Validation activities
Be accountable for Engineering Work Package (WP) Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD)
Provide Bill of Materials (BOM)
PrEM is in charge of the complete validation of the Project Solution:
Functionally lead the project engineering team:
Allocate Task(s) across Project Engineering team and ensure engineering activities follow-up
Together with Domain / Metier Leaders and Regional Center (RC) Project Engineering Metier / Domain Department Heads, define the project engineering team organization according to the project phase (and as defined in the Engineering Management Plan (EMP))
Deploy the applicable engineering process, methods & tools on the project
Manage and participate in the evaluation of the project engineering team
Share Environment, Health and Security (EHS) rules with project engineering team (receiving inputs from PM/Project EHS Manager/Coordinator or RC EHS Manager)
Support assessment of the teams involved in project engineering activities, including the ones belonging to a different Regional Center.
Verify Project Safety Case
Manage the interface with the project core team:
Provide all technical documents to the project core team members for the industrialization, sourcing, installation, test and commissioning
Solve technical issues detected by different core team members
During project warranty, coordinate actions to support resolution of pending technical issues following Project Warranty Manager (PrWM) requirements
Support Project Quality and Safety Manager (PrQSM) to consolidate the Return on Experience (REX) of the Project and the Reliability Growth
Support RC Project Engineering Domain/Metiers Department Head to define/perform knowledge capitalization
Requirements
BS Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
For this level it is required at least 5 years of experience working on signaling projects in a technical position. The Project Engineering Manager at this level is self-proficient on all project execution activities and is furthermore responsible for providing technical guidance to less experienced Project Team Members. The Project Engineering Manager must be capable of executing one medium sized system project, or multiple smaller, subsystem projects.
5 years’ or more experience in Rail Signaling industry
5 years’ or more experience in Rail Signaling industry
2 years’ or more experience in Project Engineering Management
Additional Experience Desired:
2 years' or more experience with Positive Train Control (PTC) in a rail environment
2 years' or more experience with Cab Signaling in a rail environment
1 years’ or more experience with Communications and Cybersecurity solutions
Skills
Demonstrate QCD commitment on delivering engineering works
Experience in managing technical programs and facilitating integrated product team activities
Strong understanding of rail signaling system design methodologies and standards in a complex engineering scope
Ability to make sound decisions
Ability to motivate others and create enthusiasm
Promote Teamwork
Ability to provide active listening skills
Manage Conflicts of Ideas
Excellent time management
Experience interfacing with internal and external customers
Strong communication and presentation skills
Microsoft Office experience
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.
Alstom abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities
Alstom provides reasonable accommodations and/or assistance to applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans (including but not limited to other protected veterans and individuals with known physical and mental limitations). If you need a reasonable accommodation/assistance for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please note this in our online application.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing for unauthorized substances. Marijuana and medical marijuana are considered unauthorized substances. Additionally, upon date of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming identity and authorization to work in the United States.
We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
Objective
Alstom is seeking a Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) to work on Rail Signaling projects. The individual should be familiar with Positive Train Control (PTC) and Cab Signaling Projects in a Rail Environment.
In addition, the individual should be well-versed in Project Engineering Management principles and qualities, such as Technical Leadership, Scope Management, Risk Management, Requirements Management, Configuration Control and Change Management, Planning and Scheduling, and System Deployment
Responsibilities
Manage the technical contractual scope of the project:
Be accountable for the customer acceptance of the project solution
Manage the project technical risks and the corresponding mitigation plan
Together with the Project Manager, in case of contractual scope evolution, raise variation order and manage it
Validate the technical design choices with the peers and Solutions Director
Identify which are the applicable regulations in the customer country/city and ensure they are taken into account in project solution design
Manage the project solution, meaning the customization and parameterization of the generic solution to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery and Performance (QCDP) commitments:
Build and analyze together with the Project Architect, the project requirements database (PRD) and allocate requirements to System Program Manager (SPM), Project Industrialization Manager (PrIDM) and to Project Engineering team
Act as a chairman of Project Change Control Board (CCB)
Be responsible of the project design and application engineering activities
Supervise Verification & Validation activities
Be accountable for Engineering Work Package (WP) Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD)
Provide Bill of Materials (BOM)
PrEM is in charge of the complete validation of the Project Solution:
Functionally lead the project engineering team:
Allocate Task(s) across Project Engineering team and ensure engineering activities follow-up
Together with Domain / Metier Leaders and Regional Center (RC) Project Engineering Metier / Domain Department Heads, define the project engineering team organization according to the project phase (and as defined in the Engineering Management Plan (EMP))
Deploy the applicable engineering process, methods & tools on the project
Manage and participate in the evaluation of the project engineering team
Share Environment, Health and Security (EHS) rules with project engineering team (receiving inputs from PM/Project EHS Manager/Coordinator or RC EHS Manager)
Support assessment of the teams involved in project engineering activities, including the ones belonging to a different Regional Center.
Verify Project Safety Case
Manage the interface with the project core team:
Provide all technical documents to the project core team members for the industrialization, sourcing, installation, test and commissioning
Solve technical issues detected by different core team members
During project warranty, coordinate actions to support resolution of pending technical issues following Project Warranty Manager (PrWM) requirements
Support Project Quality and Safety Manager (PrQSM) to consolidate the Return on Experience (REX) of the Project and the Reliability Growth
Support RC Project Engineering Domain/Metiers Department Head to define/perform knowledge capitalization
Requirements
BS Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
For this level it is required at least 5 years of experience working on signaling projects in a technical position. The Project Engineering Manager at this level is self-proficient on all project execution activities and is furthermore responsible for providing technical guidance to less experienced Project Team Members. The Project Engineering Manager must be capable of executing one medium sized system project, or multiple smaller, subsystem projects.
5 years’ or more experience in Rail Signaling industry
5 years’ or more experience in Rail Signaling industry
2 years’ or more experience in Project Engineering Management
Additional Experience Desired:
2 years' or more experience with Positive Train Control (PTC) in a rail environment
2 years' or more experience with Cab Signaling in a rail environment
1 years’ or more experience with Communications and Cybersecurity solutions
Skills
Demonstrate QCD commitment on delivering engineering works
Experience in managing technical programs and facilitating integrated product team activities
Strong understanding of rail signaling system design methodologies and standards in a complex engineering scope
Ability to make sound decisions
Ability to motivate others and create enthusiasm
Promote Teamwork
Ability to provide active listening skills
Manage Conflicts of Ideas
Excellent time management
Experience interfacing with internal and external customers
Strong communication and presentation skills
Microsoft Office experience
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.
Alstom abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities
Alstom provides reasonable accommodations and/or assistance to applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans (including but not limited to other protected veterans and individuals with known physical and mental limitations). If you need a reasonable accommodation/assistance for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please note this in our online application.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing for unauthorized substances. Marijuana and medical marijuana are considered unauthorized substances. Additionally, upon date of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming identity and authorization to work in the United States.
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