Engineering Director DACH Wayside (mwd)

Req ID:517218

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.

Your Future Role

At our modern office at ARTmax in Braunschweig over 300 colleagues from 26 countries work on research and development with a focus on the digitization of rail.

Could you be the Engineering Director (f/m/d)based inBraunschweigwere looking for

In this keyroleyou will secure that all technical and design requirements for our projects are met in terms of schedule quality and budget in order to successfully commission them for our customers.

Well look for you to:

• Overall responsibility for the management of the Wayside Engineering department
• Management of interfaces with all relevant stakeholders both within and outside the Engineering Wayside organization
• Active contribution to the development and implementation of the site strategy
• Driving continuous improvements in products processes collaboration and ways of working
• Ensuring the timely and quality-compliant delivery of all required engineering deliverables from tender phase through to the services phase
• Monitoring site engineering activities and providing transparent and efficient reporting to the Site Managing Director and the Global Engineering platform
• Direct leadership of the local engineering organization as well as coordination and alignment with the Development Center and other involved Engineering organizations in particular in Charleroi and India

Accountable for:

• Accountability for engineering tender commitments as well as project and (where applicable) R&D engineering performance in terms of Quality Cost and Delivery (QCD)
• Management and optimization of site engineering workload and resource allocation
• Ensuring full adherence to Ethics and Compliance standards
• Guaranteeing the implementation and continuous improvement of Environment Health & Safety (EHS) practices within engineering
• Overall responsibility for people and resource management within the engineering organization
• Ensuring compliance with and continuous development of engineering processes tools and methods
• Monitoring and transparent communication of engineering KPIs
• Oversight of key technical decisions and where applicable safety-critical topics
• Monitoring and steering engineering activities within project cost optimization (to-cost) programs where applicable
• Full responsibility for the engineering cost center including budget planning and control
• Actively supporting fostering and promoting innovation initiatives
• Ensuring timely and high-quality execution of the people management cycle including performance management training and development plans to achieve targeted competency levels

All About You

• Masters degree in Engineering or a comparable qualification
• Minimum of 10 years of management experience in the railway industry including work package management as well as risk and opportunity management
• In-depth knowledge of engineering processes tools and methodologies
• Strong capabilities in technical decision-making including the application of value analysis methodologies
• Experience in defining and implementing engineering strategies and vision
• Proven expertise in engineering planning and resource coordination
• Strong team management skills with the ability to lead coordinate and ensure effective collaboration across multi-site and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated leadership skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong result orientation
• Experience working in multinational environments and across diverse business cultures
• International mindset and willingness to operate in a global context
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills; proficiency in German is considered a strong asset

Things Youll 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 also:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package 30 days of vacation and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized Deutschlandticket (Job Ticket)
• Work in a modern work place with excellent public transportation access
• Optimize work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the companys innovation culture through idea management programs
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs diversity & inclusion initiatives CSR activities and engaging employee events
• Access to corporate benefits

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