Project Director

at  ALSTOM

Req ID:451854
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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.

EXPERIENCE

• 10 years minimum of experience in bids and contract execution in the field of Railway business.

• Actively participate in the budget preparation and commit on sales, orders, cash and profitability in relation to Project execution.
• Together with the Business Development team, and under the supervision of the Customer Directors, ensure local promotion of the portfolio (including maintenance and parts contracts).
• Support bid teams in their tendering activity, and ensure smooth transition in terms of QCD between Tenders and Projects.
• Ensure proper contract execution; achieve financial targets, meet contractual commitment and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Overall responsibility for managing customer satisfaction for on-going projects as captured in the annual Customer Satisfaction Surveys
• Negotiate variation orders in line with Alstom policies and partner with customer to ensure both parties meet their contractual obligations.
• Directly manage the East Coast Project Managers and ensure adequate support from the Functions.
• Provide guidance to all functions, so that they can anticipate and setup the right footprint, resources, tools & processes.
• Support continuous improvement.
• Ensure all Project management related corporate processes & tools are implemented correctly.
• Liaise with PMO as required.
• Delegate Operations Head as required.