QLD Portfolio Director

Alstom; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Additional leave days

Development programs and learning

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Portfolio Director to lead our Queensland operations from Brisbane, reporting to the Director, Digital & Integrated Systems. The role centers on a major rail program in South East Queensland with full accountability for safe, commercially disciplined delivery through to handover into revenue service.

You will manage the client relationship, delivery partners and internal teams, while growing Alstom's presence in Queensland and shaping a broader portfolio across the state.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Strong relationships with Queensland government and industry leaders.
• Proven track record in managing margins and complex contracts.
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and decisive decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a major rail program with accountability for scope, schedule, safety, quality and commercial outcomes.
• Own the P&L and negotiate with client, partners and subcontractors.
• Represent Alstom in Queensland with executive stakeholder engagement.
• Navigate complex interfaces and align competing priorities.
• Grow the Queensland portfolio and build a high-performance team.
• Make timely, fact-based decisions to keep the program on track.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

People management

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

IPMA or project management certification desirable

Job description

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Location:

Brisbane, QLD, AU

Company:

Alstom

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.

Your Future Role:

Alstom is seeking a Portfolio Director to lead our Queensland operations from our Brisbane office, reporting to the Director, Digital & Integrated Systems (D&IS), ANZ. Queensland is entering a generational period of infrastructure investment, and this role puts you at the heart of it. Your immediate focus will be a major rail program in South East Queensland. You will hold full accountability for safe, commercially disciplined delivery through to handover into revenue service, while acting as the senior face of Alstom to our client, customers and partners. Beyond delivery, you will use that platform, and the trusted relationships it builds, to grow our presence in Queensland and shape a broader portfolio of work across the state. This is a role for a leader who builds relationships as naturally as they drive results, and who can bring government, delivery partners and internal teams together to reach outcomes that work for everyone.

As the Portfolio Director, you will:

• Lead delivery of a major rail program, with full accountability for scope, schedule, safety, quality and commercial performance through to integration and handover into revenue service.
• Own commercial outcomes, managing the P&L and leading negotiations with the client, delivery partners and subcontractors.
• Be the senior face of Alstom in Queensland, building trusted executive relationships with the client, government stakeholders and industry partners, and influencing for win-win outcomes.
• Manage complex contractual interfaces, aligning difficult stakeholders and navigating competing priorities in a dynamic political landscape.
• Grow the Queensland business, using delivery credibility and market relationships to identify, shape and secure new opportunities and build a sustainable portfolio of work across the state.
• Lead and develop a large, multidisciplinary team, building capability and a high-performance culture grounded in Alstom’s values.
• Make clear, timely decisions based on facts, keeping the program moving while maintaining disciplined processes and governance.

All About You:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field; IPMA or other project management certification is desirable.
• A strong market reputation, with established relationships across Queensland industry and government and the gravitas to engage confidently at executive level.
• Proven commercial acumen, with a track record of managing margin, negotiating partnerships and working within complex contractual frameworks.
• Strong people leadership, with experience managing and developing large teams in a fast-paced, adaptive environment.
• A polished and articulate communicator who presents a compelling argument, is direct and makes hard decisions with confidence.
• Strong experience in major rail and transport infrastructure, including signalling and train control systems is highly regarded.
• Executive or senior project leadership experience in major infrastructure, construction, rail delivery.

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;

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options and additional leave days.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave and novated leasing schemes.
• Comprehensive development programs and award-winning learning opportunities.
• Stability, challenges, and a long-term career path with opportunities for growth across a global industry leader.
• Comprehensive social coverage (life, salary continuance, medical).

Important to note:

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: [e-mail]. For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.