Dy. Project Manager

Req ID:449279 

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 36 300 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.  

About Alstom in India

Alstom has established a strong presence in India. Currently, the company is executing metro projects in several Indian cities including Chennai, Kochi and Lucknow where it is supplying Rolling Stock manufactured out its state of the art facility at SriCity in Andhra Pradesh. In the Mainline space, Alstom is executing Signaling & Power Supply Systems for the 343 Km. Section on World Bank funded Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. Phase 1 in the construction of the new electric locomotive factory for manufacturing and supply of 800 units of 12000HP locomotives is also complete at Madhepura, Bihar while the depot at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh is ready to commence operation. Alstom has set up an Engineering Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and this coupled with a strong manufacturing base as well as localized supply chains, is uniquely positioned to serve customers across the globe. Today, Alstom in India employs close to 3600 people and in line with Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ policy initiative, Alstom has been investing heavily in the country in producing world class rolling stock, components, design, research and development to not only serve the domestic market, but also rest of the world. India

Purpose of the Job

• Drive the execution of project from offshore with low criticality, according to contractual requirements and customer expectations (summarized in contract charter), to maximize the results with respect to cash and margin whilst delivering on time, in conformity with Alstom project management and execution processes,
• Be accountable for project QCDP
• Ensure Alstom legal and contractual rights are protected,

Organisational Reporting

Direct report line  to Mainline Project Engineering Director

Dotted report line to UK - IXL Department Head 

Network & Links

Internal

External

Project Team

Customer

Department Heads providing resources

Supplier

Project Office

Partner (if any)

Platform Team

Support functions (Sourcing, Logistics, Finance, Tax, Legal, etc..) and other project stakeholders

Main resposibilities

1/ Be accountable for project QCDP performance and optimize Project Financial performance (Margin & Cash)

• As WP Owner of the Project Management Work Package, he/she is QCDP accountable for all the activities of his/her WP.

2/ Be responsible for the project governance. Define project strategy in line with contract requirements, including PMP elaboration and objectives allocation to Sub-Systems (planning, cost, quality, performance)

3/ Lead and coordinate project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close-out including:

• Proper transfer from tender to project
• Definition of Project objectives and main drivers (product/service performance, planning) to achieve customer satisfaction in the frame of the Contract
• Resources management:
  • Define in advance project core team staffing, as well as his/her WP resources
  • Escalate when project resources available do not match the project needs
• Team leading, including Core Team and when applicable Project Managers of internal and external partners:
  • Make sure that key project stakeholders are aligned towards project/ goals.
  • Engage project teams in the successful achievement of project objectives and strengthen relationships among them
  • Synchronize internal partners and arbitrate when necessary
• Alignment with contractual requirements and management of variation orders. Arbitration of Q,C,D,P re-baselining and change management at project level. Manage claim and litigations if needed
• 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. He/She is the representative of the project towards Alstom management.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, instructions and standards: Code of Ethics & Compliance, EHS, Railway Safety, Quality, Project Management Manual

4/ Manage customer and external stakeholders’ relationship

• Continuously ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements
• Alstom representative towards Customers and when applicable external stakeholders (Consortium, JV …)
• Ensuring contract management and variation orders towards customer

Performance measurements:  

• Project Performance Indicator (PPI)
• Gate review Go on time / OTD- GR
• Cash-in
• Customer Satisfaction
• EHS when applicable

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Bachelor degree

Desirable:

• IPMA level D/PMI or equivalent

Experience

Mandatory:

• Overall Experience of 10 plus years
• 5 years experience in Signaling as: sub-system/component manager or qualified project manager or manager of an operational scope
• Experience of working in and with multi-national companies and in different business cultures

Desirable:

Knowledgeable of ALSTOM way of working for efficient process execution

Competencies & Skills

• Project management skills
• Good communication skills
• Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-metier teams)
• Leadership, entrepreneurship mindset and result oriented
• Good Knowledge of Project management processes
• Knowledge of railway products and systems
• Ability to manage customer relationship
• Negotiation skills

Language Skills

Must be well versed in English

IT Skills:

Must be well versed in MS office

Location for the role? Bangalore

Travel?, how much (%): 10 to 20%

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.   

We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability or ethnicity. We recognise that embracing flexibility is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs. At Alstom we offer you the opportunity to unleash your potential and reinvent yourself. As a future employee, you will have a unique opportunity to drive our organization forward, while continuing to build your career and contribute to the expanding growth of the global railway industry.  More information about Alstom can be found at:

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.   

Job Type:​Experienced​