Program Manager

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.

Could you be the full-time hybrid Program Manager in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your program management and engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.
You'll lead the overall Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance of the program, ensuring its success through effective leadership and operational management. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, program development, and technical support), coordinate program work packages, manage risks and mitigation plans, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading the program development activities and delivering the program's baselines according to the Engineering Management Plan and the Quality Cost Delivery (QCD) commitments.,

• Proposing and maintaining the development detailed roadmap implementation aligned with solution needs and requirements, in coordination with other Program Managers as needed, ensuring safety & quality, application competitiveness, customer orientation, and innovation.,

• Managing, controlling, and executing timely all developments related to the program (performances, planning/delivery, cost, risks, savings) and ensuring compliance with the approved QCD commitments.,

• Managing Delivery On-Time (IOT/DOT - IOT-i/DOT-i) commitment and change.,

• Coordinating all program Work Packages, capacity/resource analysis, risks, and mitigation plans with the unit/team according to the Program Development Organization (PDO).,

• Ensuring that Gate/Design/Peer Review decisions are implemented.,

• Driving Program Reviews (MPR or CPR) to review operational execution of the program together with the Meta-program Leader and Development Director and providing QCD reports to Platform and R&D (through the Program Review Board-PRB).,

• Proposing and driving improvement action plans in the Program (efficiency, competitiveness).,

• Taking leadership in Safety and critical issues, Cybersecurity, and Major Availability issues on projects, securing proper and prompt resolution of technical issues.,

• Acting as the program’s interface on technical matters."

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in engineering or a related technical discipline ,

• Experience or understanding of complex systems, program, or project management ,

• Knowledge of program technical domains, including engineering product development lifecycle ,

• Familiarity with hardware, software, and IT technology ,

• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork and leadership ,

• Risk assessment and the ability to anticipate and mobilize teams to reach objectives ,

• Decision-making ability with a focus on analytical and critical thinking ,

• Problem-solving skills to address challenges and drive solutions ,

• Cost and planning control experience in engineering scope ,

• Effective communication skills to interface on technical matters and lead program reviews

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:

• Work with experienced professionals in engineering, project management, and technical domains to deliver high-quality solutions. ,

• Progress towards mastering program management in a dynamic environment, enhancing leadership, decision-making, and technical expertise. ,

• 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

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.