Program Development Manager

Alstom • Pittsburgh, PA

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical leadership and engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in driving the technical development of the ATS (Automatic Train Supervision) system for the EBI Screen programs, contributing to Alstom’s mission of shaping the future of mobility. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams across the business (System, Software, V&V, Safety, and Quality), coordinate technical roadmaps and baselines, and ensure the delivery of proof-of-concepts and demonstrators, and much more.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Software, Electronics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Experience or understanding of system, software, V&V, or other related fields.
• Knowledge of system/software development lifecycles and agile processes.
• Familiarity with system architecture, requirements engineering, and V&V processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Natural technical leadership and ability to bring multiple métiers together.
• Awareness of Safety, RAM, QCD, and product quality constraints.
• Innovative mindset, curiosity, and creativity.
• Hands-on approach, with a willingness to interact with teams on the ground and participate in train tests.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the technical project leader, structuring activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring system-level coherence.
• Coordinating all technical métiers involved, including System, Software, V&V, Safety, and Quality.
• Defining and maintaining the technical roadmap and baselines in line with the Engineering Management Plan.
• Ensuring proper application of engineering processes, standards, methods, and tools.
• Ensuring that the system meets the expected performance and functional requirements.
• Allocating and following up on bug fixes and anomaly corrections.
• Preparing, organizing, and monitoring Design Reviews and Peer Reviews across engineering teams.
• Acting as the main technical interface for the program, ensuring alignment with stakeholders.
• Preparing QCD analyses related to engineering scope and supporting technical planning.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, including process optimization, lessons learned, KPIs, and engineering workflow evolution.

Benefits

• Work with cutting-edge systems and innovative technologies in the field of autonomous train operation
• Progress towards becoming a key contributor to Alstom’s strategic initiatives and technical innovation programs
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Utilize our inclusive and innovation-driven working environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager