Project Director - Rolling Stock (Rail)

Alstom•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

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. This is a hybrid role with frequent travel to ALSTOM’s U.S. sites. Location is flexible, with preference for Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Hornell, NY. Take on a new challenge and apply your extensive project management and engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates. You'll lead the Project Core Team to ensure the successful delivery of assigned tasks, meeting schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Relations), oversee project execution through effective governance and risk management, and ensure Alstom’s legal and contractual rights are protected, and much more.

Requirements

Degree in engineering
Minimum 20 years of transportation-related experience
Familiarity with U.S. transportation markets and customer expectations (U.S. rail market knowledge is preferred)
Project management processes experience, including WBS, detailed project schedules, risk management, and change management
Must be available and willing to travel domestically for project/site/customer visits (USA)
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, complex environments
Leadership skills to guide and motivate diverse teams
Ability to identify and propose customer-centric opportunities
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for rail industry experience; rolling-stock experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

Managing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and creating a Detailed Project Schedule
Serving as the primary Customer Interface throughout the project lifecycle
Overseeing Project Risk, Opportunity, and Improvement Management
Leading Project Launch, Change Management, and Contractual Obligation Management
Allocating and monitoring project budgets to ensure financial performance
Preparing and delivering internal project reports, including status updates and financial performance insights
Reviewing project progress and providing strategic directions to Project Core Team members
Identifying and initiating actions to enhance team effectiveness, including applying team effectiveness tools
Delegating work packages and special tasks to optimize the overall project
Ensuring Alstom’s legal and contractual rights are protected while seeking and proposing additional opportunities to the Customer Director/Platform