Project Manager - Derby, United Kingdom - Alstom

Description

Req ID:451109

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

Location: Derby, United Kingdom

Appointment Basis: Permanent

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Purpose of role

• Drive the execution of project according to contractual requirements and JV partner and customer expectations to maximize the results with respect to cash and margin whilst delivering on time, in conformity with Alstom and JV project management and execution processes,
• Be accountable for project QCDP with respect to interfaces and risk management.
• Ensure Alstom and Joint Venture legal and contractual rights are protected

What are my key responsibilities?

1. Be accountable for project QCDP performance and optimise Project Financial performance (Margin & Cash) relating to interfaces and risks between the Joint Venture Partners
2. Be responsible for the project governance relating to interfaces including CCM, Risks and Savings. Define project strategy in line with contract requirements, working with CoD, Partner engineering lead and SSMs / IPTs
3. Lead and coordinate project activities including:

• Resources management:
• Define, manage and measure interfaces with WP owners and SSM/IPT leads. Hold people accountable for delivery and transfer of information
• Escalate when resources available do not match the project needs
• Ensure all project risks are fully defined, managed and mitigated. Take personal ownership for output results.
• Team leading, including SSM, metier leads, Project Managers of internal and external partners:
• Make sure that key project stakeholders are aligned towards project/ goals.
• Engage teams in the successful achievement of project objectives and strengthen relationships among them
• Synchronize internal and JV partners and arbitrate when necessary
• Alignment with contractual requirements and arbitration of Q, C, D, P re-baselining and change management at project level
• Proactive risk, saving and opportunity management
• Management of the project progress and its KPIs, and reports to senior management, with transparency during the business/critical project reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, instructions and standards: Code of Ethics & Compliance, EHS, Railway Safety, Quality, Project Management Manual

1. Manage external stakeholders' relationship

• Support the Project Directors with the customer and partner relationship with respect to train level interfaces
• Continuously ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements
• Ensuring contract management towards customer and JV Partner.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong experience in a similar position
• Technical experience and strong knowledge in engineering.
• Flexibility and Adaptability. Enjoys variety in work practices, opinions and approaches
• Self-Motivation. Carries out, using own initiative, activities that add value to the job

Things you'll 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.

You'll 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

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)

You don't 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, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's 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.

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.

You don't 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, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​