Regional RAM Department Head

Req ID:513343

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.

Could you be our future Americas RAM Department Head located in Pittsburgh PA

What will you do

You will join the Alstom Digital & Integrated Systems (D&IS) product line as AMERICAS RAM Department Head to lead and manage RAM discipline & a team of 15 RAM engineers located on Pittsburgh Toronto & Sao Paulo sites.

You will be in charge to identify & develop strategies to maximize RAM performance & positively influence the design choices of our products & technical solutions to integrate resilience into our decision core and that to ensure that our approach & decisions integrate RAM principles into every stage.

For that you will be accountable of RAM discipline over the lifecycle phases and you will ensure that the choices and decisions are implemented to satisfy regulations Customers requirements & needs but also Alstom RAM principles.

In this role you will report directly to the D&IS RAM Director and you will be assigned to the NAM Engineering Director to whom you will report as dotted line.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage RAM discipline on D&IS AMERICAS (NAM LAM) region and sites
• Manage D&IS RAM Engineers (15 people)
• Manage RAM workload and workforce balance (skills capacity hiring process etc.)
• Continuously improve RAM discipline in strong link with D&IS RAM Director and RAM Center of Excellence
• Commit to Quality Cost Delivery for Tenders Projects and Programs activities
• Act as AMERICAS RAM authority and develop/animate the growth of the RAM discipline on D&IS NAM & LAM sites
• Ensure the correct application of Alstom standard RAM Process Methods Tools and guarantee the high level of quality of the RAM activities and deliverables
• Ensure internal and external Customer satisfaction and RAM acceptance.

Internally you will interface with the Projects and Programs Core teams the Engineering disciplines leaders (System Hardware Software Verification & Validation etc.) but also with the Cybersecurity Safety Tenders Sourcing Installation Warranty & Maintenance teams.

You will also be in contact with customers suppliers and subcontractors and with the worldwide D&IS RAM community.

Who are you

With stringent performance on the rise we need passionate person to manage RAM people continuous improvement and Customers expectations but also to design products & solutions with long-term & positive impacts.

• Strong & successful experience in team management effort estimation ability to delegate activities and manage priorities
• Organized structured and good ability to decide with strong leadership
• Ability to support the team when needed and to support/elaborate plan/solution to deliver
• Specific hands-on experience in RAM/RAMS and Mastering RAM/RAMS methodology and principles would be a strength.

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 signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilize our flexible 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
• Progress towards senior roles.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)

Experience and Education requirements:

• Bachelors Degree of Science in Engineering Computer Science or relatedsubjects

• 4 years of experience In RAMS
• 4 years managing a multi-disciplinary team

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.