Program Manager

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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.

With growing activities in Canada to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation, Alstom is looking for motivated candidates who will help us leverage our expertise and apply it locally.

You are attracted to our organization and our projects, join us as Program Manager and you'll be looking at a career-defining role.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a cutting-edge field. As Program Manager, you'll drive the execution of program development to fulfill Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Time (QCDT) objectives, ensuring alignment with Alstom's global standards and goals. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (such as Sub-System Managers, Product Managers, and Commodity Managers), manage program governance, and ensure the successful delivery of program objectives, and much more.

You'll specifically take care of program execution using a target cost approach and cost management practices, but also support the first applicative projects of the program to ensure seamless governance and execution.

You have developed solid skills in project and/or program and cost management, in the railway or transportation sector and are recognized as an engaging and collaborating leader to orchestrate cross-functional activities in a complex multicultural and multilevel environment, you are our ideal candidate.

This position based at our St-Bruno site on the South Shore of Montreal is a permanent full-time position- Ability to work in an international, multi-site and matrix organization. Hybrid work environment – 3 days on site. 

We'll look to you for:

• Driving the execution of the Program Development to meet QCDT objectives

• Maximizing results with respect to R&D investments and economics while adhering to Alstom's program management processes

• Managing governance activities such as Program Review Boards and scope change control boards

• Coordinating program activities from development to project execution

• Ensuring alignment among key program stakeholders toward shared goals

• Monitoring program performance indicators, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and Gate Review timelines

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:

• University degree in a technical field- engineering preferred

• At least 5 years of experience as a Program/Engineering Manager in the railway, automotive, aircraft, or equivalent industry

• Engineering background with project deployment experience

• Experience in cost management, design-to-cost, and planning control

• Knowledge of products and services relevant to the industry

• Strong business and financial acumen, including understanding of return on investment

• Effective communication and influencing skills to build consensus

• Interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and leadership

• Proficiency in risk assessment and the ability to mobilize teams to achieve objectives

• Analytical and critical thinking abilities

• Fluency in both French and English 

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

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and forward-thinking working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership roles in program or product management

• 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

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​