Head of Electric Traction

Req ID:498689

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 70000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide

Could you be the full-time Head of Traction Power in Toronto ON were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your electrification and project management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside dynamic collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

Youll ensure the successful delivery of electrification projects driving safety quality and performance across all phas es of the project lifecycle. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across engineering construction and customer operations manage interfaces with stakeholders and champion risk and opportunity management strategies and much more.

Youll specifically take care of leading and coordinating electrification activities and stakeholders including Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) and Power Supply (POS) subsystems but also optimizing electrification financial performance (margin and cash).

Well look to you for:

• Ensuring safety EHS (Environment Health & Safety) and compliance requirements are fully implemented within the electrification scope of works

• Planning monitoring and controlling end-to-end electrification activities including scope schedule resources cost and risks

• Leading the electrification strategy definition in line with contract requirements

• Managing interfaces with internal and external stakeholders including customers consultants and partners

• Driving resource management and fostering collaboration across multi-site teams

• Ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to project KPIs including Design for Quality (DFQ) milestones

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related scientific field

• Professional Engineer designation as per Canadian regulations

• Masters Degree in Business Administration and/or Project Management (desirable)

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in railroad electrification project management including critical brownfield projects

• Experience in managing and coordinating engineering services related to rail systems

• Proficiency in project management processes and railway products/systems

• Leadership and team management skills with experience coordinating multi-site teams

• Strong customer relationship management and advanced negotiation skills

• Resilience problem-solving ability and an entrepreneurial mindset

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 career. Youll also:

• Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail electrification

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

• Utilise our agile and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning opportunities

• Progress towards senior leadership roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrows mobility. Thats 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.