Project Director Rail Systems

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 the full-time Project Director (Rail Systems) in Pittsburgh PA US were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive project management and leadership expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates. Youll drive impactful outcomes by ensuring project QCDP (Quality Cost Delivery Performance) excellence and optimizing financial performance including margin and cash management. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (engineering procurement and operations) lead and coordinate project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close-out and manage customer and external stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment with contractual requirements and successful project deliveryand much more.

Well look to you for:

• Accountability for the Project Management Work Package (WP) and all related activities
• Defining project strategy including PMP (Project Management Plan) elaboration and objectives allocation to Sub-Systems (planning cost quality performance)
• Leading and coordinating project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close-out phases
• Ensuring proper transfer from tender to project and defining project objectives to achieve customer satisfaction
• Managing resources effectively including planning project core team staffing and escalating resource gaps when necessary
• Leading and engaging project teams including Core Team members and when applicable Project Managers of internal and external partners to achieve project objectives.

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:

• Degree in Engineering Business Administration or a related field
• Minumum 10-15 years of experience in senior project management particularly in the railway industry (system upgrade)
• Experience with field testing commissioning and test activities on rail systems - desired
• Familiarity with railway products systems and project construction management
• Advanced negotiation skills and effective communication abilities
• Leadership and team management skills with the ability to coordinate and collaborate across multi-site/multi-functional teams
• Strong conflict and crisis management capabilities
• Proficiency in managing complex projects in a multi-national and multi-cultural context
• Capacity to manage customer relationships and external stakeholders effectively
• A continuous learning mindset and adaptability to evolving challenges
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

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:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Work with diverse multi-national teams to deliver complex and impactful railway projects
• Progress towards becoming a key leader in driving innovative solutions and achieving excellence in project delivery
• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment which fosters leadership resilience adaptability and continuous learning
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

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.