Project Manager Test, Authorisation & Acceptance

Req ID: 500102

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis: 18 month Fixed Term

Apply by: 19/01/2025

Salary: 70000 - 80000 DOE plus bonus and car/car allowance

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 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

The Project Manager - Test Authorisation & Acceptance will play a key role in the successful delivery of 10 additional Class 345 trains as part of the high-profile Elizabeth Line Plus project from the historic Derby site.

You will primarily be responsible for leading the execution and delivery of project scope across train-level Type Testing Authorisation and the full acceptance cycleincluding Fault-Free Running Provisional Acceptance and Final Acceptance of units. Additionally you will ensure all activities are delivered in full compliance with contractual obligations customer expectations and Alstoms project management and execution standards.

Well look to you for:

• Drive performance to maximise cash flow and margin and take full accountability for Quality Cost Delivery and Planning (QCDP) across the defined scopes.
• Oversee daily weekly and monthly project governance activities.
• Serve as a key member of the Project Core Team coordinating with internal stakeholders across multiple Alstom sites.
• Ensure alignment of key project stakeholders with overall project goals and objectives.
• Foster team engagement to achieve project milestones strengthen collaboration and mediate conflicts when necessary.
• Proactively manage risks opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor project progress and KPIs and report transparently to senior management during business-critical project meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules standards and policies including Code of Ethics & Compliance EHS Railway Safety Quality and the Project Management Manual.

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:

• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage and align multi-site cross-functional teams.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivery.
• Solid understanding of project management processes.
• Good knowledge of railway products and systems.
• Effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Extensive experience managing complex project scopes including coordination with diverse internal and external stakeholders across multiple levels.
• Experience working in multi-national environments and across diverse business cultures.

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
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic inclusive and safety-focused 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

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!

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.

As a Disability Confident employer we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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