Manager of electrical engineering team North America

Job description

Req ID: 507010 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 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical domain expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and innovative team of professionals. You'll play a key role in ensuring the successful management of Train Electrical (TE) activities, contributing to the delivery of quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments on our projects and programs. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Project Management, and Central Engineering teams), provide leadership and guidance to the TE team on-site, and ensure the deployment of Alstom Transport Qualiy management Systems (QMS) and Engineering instructions, and much more. You’ll specifically take care of managing the TE team’s capacity and workload to meet project requirements, but also drive the continuous improvement of the TE Métier in collaboration with the Central Engineering TE team. We’ll look to you for: Implementing an organization to manage Train Electrical activities for tenders, projects, and programs at the site as per applicable TE instructions and processes. Ensuring follow-up and delivery of Quality Cost Delay (QCD) TE work packages for the site. Supporting the TE team in resolving issues and defining priorities, especially those involving other stakeholders. Preparing and documenting design reviews as per project schedules and ensuring follow-up on key actions. Managing the development of the site TE team to align capacity, workload, and skills with project needs. Ensuring adequate TE resources are allocated to projects/programs/tenders. Managing the site workload forecast and identifying necessary resources to secure project QCD commitments. Ensuring the application of Alstom Transport/Engineering rules and processes. Reporting on progress and alerting N+1 of potential issues impacting QCD commitments. Contributing to the improvement of TE Métier rules in collaboration with the Central Engineering team. Providing feedback to Central Engineering on the application of Train Electrical processes. 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 Electrical Engineering or a related field. Experience in the electrical domain, preferably in the railway industry. A minimum of 5 years of experience in team management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Customer-focused mindset and strong management skills. Structured and organized, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Bilingual French & English. Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset when dealing with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues and customers. In Quebec, French remains the main working language of our company. Familiarity with quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) principles. 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 flexible 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 senior leadership roles or other technical specializations Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) Bilingualism Proficiency in French and English is required. Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company. 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​