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 more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
JOB TITLE & JOB CODE
Job Title (Job Code): Engineering Domain / Métier Department Head (DH) ((EN-SA-02002 / EN-SA-02003)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Take the challenge of leading an engineering team and provide effective guidance.
Build the vision of your Métier and involve the team in its implementation aiming at continuous improvement in productivity and performances.
Plan grow and acknowledge team expertise.
Be responsible for supervising managing and motivating team members on a daily basis.
Act proactively addressing projects and/or development commitments and collaborating with you peers for seamless and successful operations.
As a Department Head you will interact with all team members so your communication as well as your motivation skills should be excellent. Your role will be to define the path for continuous improvement of performance and effectiveness of your team.
ORGANISATION
Organisation structure (job belongs to..)
For Developments: Development centers
For Projects: Project Engineering
For Central Métiers: Central Signaling organization
Reports directly to:
Direct report line to Engineering Director (for Development Center)
To Engineering Director (for Regional Center Project)
To Signalling métier Director (for Central Signalling organisation)
Other reporting to:
N/A for Developments and Projects
Functional link with Regional/Development Center (RC/DC) Engineering Director for Central
Métiers
Direct reports:
Engineering team from their métier / Domain
Group managers (when applicable)
Network & Links
Internal
Developments and Projects
Methods & Tools Community
Sourcing
Quality and Safety Managers
Projects and Central Metier
Project Engineering Community
Reference Library Managers
Developments and Central Metier
Development Engineering Community
Central Metiers Specifics
Métier Community
Quality RAM Safety Cybersecurity Tenders and Sourcing
Common to all
Other Métier / Domain Department Heads
Human Resource organization
External
Suppliers (if any)
Customer
Auditors
Authorizing Entities
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Key Accountabilities
Define and implement engineering vision (team profile and skills discipline evolutions in terms of technology department competitiveness )
Set clear team goals delegate task and set deadlines
Provide support to team project/program execution
Promote Alstom values to his/her team
Continuously motivate encourage evaluate and recognize train and develop resources in cooperation with HR as per approved performance evaluation process and targets
Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments
Develop the growth of World Class Engineering (WCE) Experts
Secure the Alstom Communication process with the team
Be accountable of Process Methods and Tools deployment in his/her scope and contribute to their improvement
Provide to Reference Library Manager Reference Library (cost structure & cost drivers) of his/her Métier / domain and improvement roadmap in line with Solution competitiveness roadmap progress report when applicable
Foster the collection and sharing of REX from project/program execution
Review workload forecasts and capacity leveraging on subcontracting & business strategies as well as footprint objectives and staff adequately Projects/Bids and Programs
Participate to tender Design Reviews and Documentation Reviews as per tender strategy and relevance
Commit in Project/Program/Tender Quality Cost Delivery (QCD) related to its Métier/domain
Key job authorities and dimensions:
Staffing (hiring management recruitment process)
Budget (work-packages and capex)
Department size can be assumed to range between 10-50 people/1-5 M
Performance management:
KPI 1: Staffing: Total Capacity versus Workload analysis and action plan this in line with budget targets.
KPI 2: Métiers Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
KPI 3: Team maturity level and polyvalence
KPI 4: Achievement of Competitiveness Targets concerning Ref Lib of métier/domain
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
Bachelors Degree of Science in Engineering Computer Science or scientific subjects
Desirable:
Masters Degree in Engineering or scientific topics
Degree in Management or training in team leading will be an asset
Experience
Mandatory:
Previous experience in complex development environment (railways automotive aerospace)
Engineering and processes background
Experience in project / program execution and management
Experience and understanding in execution effort estimation
Desirable:
Knowledge of several Alstom platform
Métier-specific background
Experience in team management
Involvement in projects with teams in other Regional and Development Centers established
networking
Competencies & SkillsDescribe the needed skills (technical & behavioral)
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Open-minded
(Self) entrepreneurial
Organization and time-management skills
Decision-making skills
English full proficient use
You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Type:Experienced
Req ID:520799At 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 more than 80 00...
Req ID:520799
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 more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
JOB TITLE & JOB CODE
Job Title (Job Code): Engineering Domain / Métier Department Head (DH) ((EN-SA-02002 / EN-SA-02003)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Take the challenge of leading an engineering team and provide effective guidance.
Build the vision of your Métier and involve the team in its implementation aiming at continuous improvement in productivity and performances.
Plan grow and acknowledge team expertise.
Be responsible for supervising managing and motivating team members on a daily basis.
Act proactively addressing projects and/or development commitments and collaborating with you peers for seamless and successful operations.
As a Department Head you will interact with all team members so your communication as well as your motivation skills should be excellent. Your role will be to define the path for continuous improvement of performance and effectiveness of your team.
ORGANISATION
Organisation structure (job belongs to..)
For Developments: Development centers
For Projects: Project Engineering
For Central Métiers: Central Signaling organization
Reports directly to:
Direct report line to Engineering Director (for Development Center)
To Engineering Director (for Regional Center Project)
To Signalling métier Director (for Central Signalling organisation)
Other reporting to:
N/A for Developments and Projects
Functional link with Regional/Development Center (RC/DC) Engineering Director for Central
Métiers
Direct reports:
Engineering team from their métier / Domain
Group managers (when applicable)
Network & Links
Internal
Developments and Projects
Methods & Tools Community
Sourcing
Quality and Safety Managers
Projects and Central Metier
Project Engineering Community
Reference Library Managers
Developments and Central Metier
Development Engineering Community
Central Metiers Specifics
Métier Community
Quality RAM Safety Cybersecurity Tenders and Sourcing
Common to all
Other Métier / Domain Department Heads
Human Resource organization
External
Suppliers (if any)
Customer
Auditors
Authorizing Entities
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Key Accountabilities
Define and implement engineering vision (team profile and skills discipline evolutions in terms of technology department competitiveness )
Set clear team goals delegate task and set deadlines
Provide support to team project/program execution
Promote Alstom values to his/her team
Continuously motivate encourage evaluate and recognize train and develop resources in cooperation with HR as per approved performance evaluation process and targets
Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments
Develop the growth of World Class Engineering (WCE) Experts
Secure the Alstom Communication process with the team
Be accountable of Process Methods and Tools deployment in his/her scope and contribute to their improvement
Provide to Reference Library Manager Reference Library (cost structure & cost drivers) of his/her Métier / domain and improvement roadmap in line with Solution competitiveness roadmap progress report when applicable
Foster the collection and sharing of REX from project/program execution
Review workload forecasts and capacity leveraging on subcontracting & business strategies as well as footprint objectives and staff adequately Projects/Bids and Programs
Participate to tender Design Reviews and Documentation Reviews as per tender strategy and relevance
Commit in Project/Program/Tender Quality Cost Delivery (QCD) related to its Métier/domain
Key job authorities and dimensions:
Staffing (hiring management recruitment process)
Budget (work-packages and capex)
Department size can be assumed to range between 10-50 people/1-5 M
Performance management:
KPI 1: Staffing: Total Capacity versus Workload analysis and action plan this in line with budget targets.
KPI 2: Métiers Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
KPI 3: Team maturity level and polyvalence
KPI 4: Achievement of Competitiveness Targets concerning Ref Lib of métier/domain
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
Bachelors Degree of Science in Engineering Computer Science or scientific subjects
Desirable:
Masters Degree in Engineering or scientific topics
Degree in Management or training in team leading will be an asset
Experience
Mandatory:
Previous experience in complex development environment (railways automotive aerospace)
Engineering and processes background
Experience in project / program execution and management
Experience and understanding in execution effort estimation
Desirable:
Knowledge of several Alstom platform
Métier-specific background
Experience in team management
Involvement in projects with teams in other Regional and Development Centers established
networking
Competencies & SkillsDescribe the needed skills (technical & behavioral)
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Open-minded
(Self) entrepreneurial
Organization and time-management skills
Decision-making skills
English full proficient use
You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.
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