Chief of Development

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bengaluru bangalore, India Alstom Full-time €2,00,000 - €4,00,000/year

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The Chief of Development is responsible, from T0 to VGR, for the proper execution of an end-to-end technical development (up to validation & certification) in accordance with the project strategy (as defined by the Project Engineering Director/ Project Manager) fulfilling both contractual technical requirements and defined engineering & project QCD objectives, and leveraging existing Alstom platforms.
The Chief of Development notably takes care to design and implement a technical definition which fully meets Project QCD commitments.
Functionally reporting to the Project Manager, he/she will manage cross-functionally project technical activities and stakeholders at train and Sub-S levels. He/she will endorse design authority and related decisions or trade-offs.

Reports directly to:

Direct reports:

Direct functional reports: Train Performance / Train Architect + Design for Manufacturing Engineer + Sub-S Managers until VGR

Network & Links

Internal

External

Key accountabilities:

Act as main technical focal point for the customer
With Project Manager / Director and project team (e.g. quality, costs, contracts, planning)
Implements contracts and project requirements
Is responsible for Train level Performance & Architecture WP QCD
Reports on project technical execution, as well as on the impact of technical decisions on full Project QCD
Escalates project technical level issues and decisions and take key project decisions
With project development team (i.e. sub-systems team)
Set and allocate technical and QCD objectives leveraging existing Alstom platforms
Coordinates and monitors cross-functional objectives, activities and deliverables, Development Planning and Configuration Management
Performs key cross-functional or technical decisions and trade-offs
Represents the design authority and ensures product liability and compliance with Alstom standards
With sites/métiers
Reports on project technical and QCD status to Project Engineering Director / Project Manager
Interacts with sites and métiers to secure efficient and compliant project delivery

Performance measurements:

Experience

Extensive technical and Rolling Stock platforms (ALSTOM platforms preferred) knowledge and project/company background

Competencies & Skills

Balanced skills between general management, technical management and project management
Strong leadership and ability to federate teams on technical orientations to reach QCD targets
Demonstrated capacity to lead cross-functional activities and numerous/various stakeholders
Ability for analysis, problem-solving and efficient decision-making in complex environment
Ability to work across sites in a multi-cultural environment