Manager of Business Administration

Alstom•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Manager of Business Administration in Los Angeles, CA we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your project management and administrative expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, detail-oriented, and innovative teammates. You'll drive operational efficiency, support strategic goals, and contribute to organizational performance. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (e.g., project management, operations, finance), facilitate cross-functional coordination, and lead process improvement initiatives, among other responsibilities. You’ll specifically take care of planning and executing cross-functional business projects, but also ensure alignment between business objectives and project outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
2 years of experience as a contract or project manager
5 years of experience working as a business or administrative assistant
Strong project or contract management skills
Ability to manage contractual requirements and provide guidance to others
Proficient in English oral and written communication, with strong record-keeping ability
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process optimization frameworks

Responsibilities

Planning and executing cross-functional business projects
Ensuring alignment between business objectives and project outcomes
Leading the end-to-end project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics
Facilitating project meetings, status updates, and stakeholder communications
Identifying inefficiencies and leading continuous improvement projects
Managing project budgets, tracking costs, and forecasting financial impact
Coordinating with external vendors, consultants, and service providers
Identifying project risks and developing mitigation plans
Participating in the preparation, administration, and implementation of contractual deliverables