Strategy and Transformation Director Europe

Req ID:520350

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.

The role

We are seeking a Strategy and Transformation Director a senior executive role reporting directly to the Region President with a central mandate to shape drive and deliver the regions strategic agenda.
This role owns regional strategic planning ensuring strong alignment with Group strategy while translating it into clear priorities concrete actions and measurable outcomes across Europe. Acting as a trusted strategic partner to the Region President and Leadership Team the role combines strategic depth leadership maturity and execution discipline.
Designed as a key talent pipeline position this role offers exceptional exposure to executive decisionmaking and is intended to prepare the incumbent for future operational leadership responsibilities within the Group.

What you will do

In this role you will:

• Lead multiyear regional strategic planning translating Group ambition into clear regional priorities and execution roadmaps.
• Drive strategic alignment and execution working closely with country leadership and Product Lines to ensure strategy is consistently deployed and delivered across Europe.
• Sponsor and lead highimpact strategic initiatives and transformation programs that shape regional performance growth and longterm positioning.
• Support critical strategic decisions providing robust business cases strategic analyses and executivelevel recommendations.
• Strengthen performance and governance discipline defining key strategic KPIs reviewing progress and proactively addressing deviations.
• Ensure strategic alignment with CSR and sustainability priorities acting as the regional governance interface with Group CSR and Sustainability functions without operational ownership.
• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to the Region President and Leadership Team contributing to leadership discussions and representing the region in selected strategic forums when relevant.

Who you are

You are a senior business leader with strong strategic capability able to operate at the highest levels of the organisation.

• You bring 10 years of experience combining business leadership and strategy roles within the rail industry with a strong understanding of its operational and market dynamics.
• You have proven experience in business leadership roles (e.g. industrial commercial or operations) with direct accountability for performance and delivery.
• You are comfortable navigating matrix organizations and influencing executivelevel stakeholders.
• You combine strong strategic thinking with a pragmatic operational mindset with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
• You communicate with clarity and impact translating complex strategic topics into compelling narratives for senior leaders.
• You demonstrate strong leadership credibility and presence with potential for future senior operational leadership role.
• You are able to operate effectively in complex ambiguous environments with a high degree of autonomy.
• You communicate with clarity and impact. You are a collaborative leader able to work across functions geographies and cultures.
• You act with a high level of integrity and discretion.

Education & background

• Proven experience in business leadership roles within the rail industry is required (e.g. industrial operations commercial) with accountability for performance and delivery*
• International exposure strongly preferred
• Experience in M&A partnerships or transformation programmes is a plus
• Fluent English required; additional languages are an asset

Why join

This role offers a unique strategic vantage point at both regional and Group level close partnership with senior leadership and the opportunity to directly influence the organizations future. It is a clear stepping stone toward broader executive or operational leadership roles within a global and purposedriven organization.

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.