Rolling Stock Product Introduction Manager

Job description

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. Could you be the full-time Product Introduction Manager in Cairo, Egypt we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership, organizational, and technical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, skilled, and dynamic team of professionals. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful introduction of products for the Cairo Monorail project. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as engineering, quality, planning, and EHS), manage resources and deliverables, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and much more. You’ll specifically take care of overseeing the implementation of Product Introduction (PI) processes and instructions, but also ensure effective planning, team coordination, and adherence to project timelines. We’ll look to you for: Ensuring PI processes and instructions are implemented, communicated, and adhered to by internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers. Maintaining and updating the PI Management Plan to reflect all team activities. Ensuring sufficient and adequately skilled resources are available and that the competency matrix for PI personnel is up to date, organizing additional training as needed. Overseeing the timely delivery of PI-related deliverables in accordance with contracts and standards, through effective planning, communication, and control. Collaborating with the planning engineer to develop short- and long-term plans for remaining PI activities. Conducting daily planning reviews with teams to monitor progress and address any challenges. Ensuring workshop infrastructure, tools, and equipment are adequate to support PI activities. Ensuring timely availability of materials required for work orders. Ensuring all work complies with proper permits, Maximo work orders, work instructions, and configuration follow-up. Ensuring closure of both internal and customer snag lists. Managing and supporting the assigned PI staff. Ensuring the execution of internal and external audits and assessments. Promoting and ensuring adherence to Alstom Zero Deviation Plan (AZDP) and customer EHS requirements for all site activities, with support from the EHS team. Taking responsibility for the full team in the absence of the Rolling Stock PI Director. 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, project management, or a related field. Experience or understanding of product introduction processes in the rail or similar industries. Knowledge of project management principles and tools. Familiarity with quality and EHS standards and compliance requirements. A project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. 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 mundane daily routines. Work with new security standards for rail signalling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues. Contribute to innovative and impactful projects. Utilise our flexible and inclusive 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 programs. Progress towards leadership roles or specialized expertise in the rail industry. 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.