Product Manager (F/H)

Alstom; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Product Manager to define and deploy the product strategy and roadmap across the lifecycle, ensuring QCD performance. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive cost efficiency, and coordinate with solution and service groups to deliver on roadmap milestones.

You will collaborate with procurement and engineering to optimize time-to-market while maintaining product data integrity and KPI tracking. The role requires strong leadership in a global rail context.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the railway industry with strong operational background.
• Minimum 4-5 years in system/product engineering or product management in digital/railway/automotive/aerospace sectors.
• Experience in product development across the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and formalize it in the roadmap.
• Manage product lifecycle status from introduction to end-of-life (Phase-in/Phase-out).
• Define new development projects based on needs (features, evolutions).
• Communicate roadmap progress and keep stakeholders informed through regular reviews.
• Control total product cost and implement competitiveness actions.
• Improve production lead times and time-to-market in collaboration with procurement teams.
• Manage phase-in/phasing-out plans with Solution and Service teams.
• Implement cost improvement plans for recurring, development, and maintenance costs.
• Manage obsolescence risks and make associated business decisions.
• Ensure management of all product data (catalog, datasheet, user manual) and KPIs.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Global product vision

Agile communication

Governance

Technical leadership

Program coordination

Decision-making

Analytical thinking

Education

Additional business education or equivalent

Job description

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.

Purpose of the Job

As a Product Manager, you define, deploy, and drive the product strategy and roadmap based on market needs, solution requirements, and competitive analysis. You are accountable for the full product lifecycle (development, maintenance, end-of-life) and for managing overall QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and formalize it in the roadmap.
• Manage product lifecycle status from introduction to end-of-life (Phase-in/Phase-out).
• Define new development projects based on needs (features, evolutions).
• Communicate roadmap progress and keep stakeholders informed through regular reviews.
• Control total product cost and implement competitiveness actions.
• Improve production lead times and time-to-market in collaboration with procurement teams.
• Manage phase-in/phasing-out plans with Solution and Service teams.
• Implement cost improvement plans for recurring, development, and maintenance costs.
• Manage obsolescence risks (product, test benches, tools) and make associated business decisions.
• Ensure management of all product data (catalog, datasheet, user manual) and KPIs

Execution & Support

• Ensure product quality and performance (change management, impact analysis, root cause analysis, safety status).
• Support project and tender teams with product expertise.
• Participate in customer demonstrations, pre-tender activities, and maintainability actions.
• Contribute to internal training on the product.

Coordination & Follow-Up

• Collaborate with solution directors, supply chain, and technical teams for volume forecasting.
• Deploy strategic initiatives through robust governance.
• Ensure technical communication (bulletins, alerts, technical notes).
• Work closely with product architects and specification teams to identify generic features and promote standardization.
• Consider quality and non-functional aspects (cybersecurity, availability, reliability).
• Act as Program Development Manager (PDM) when required, taking responsibility for the coordination, planning, and execution of development programs. This includes leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical and operational alignment, delivering projects according to QCD objectives.

Profile

Education

• Additional business education or equivalent is a plus.

Experience

• Significant experience in the railway industry with strong operational background.
• Minimum 4-5 years in system/product engineering or product management in digital/railway/automotive/aerospace sectors.
• Experience in product development across the full lifecycle.

Skills

• Ability to develop strategies and structure improvement programs.
• Global vision of product use cases, customers, and deliverables.
• Capacity to build a strong network within the company.
• Agile communication and ability to influence and federate.
• Deployment of strategic initiatives through strong governance.
• Technical communication and team leadership skills.
• Risk and opportunity analysis, anticipation, and team mobilization.
• Decision-making, analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, resilience.
• Strong technical leadership, with the ability to understand, challenge, and drive complex technical topics across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to step into the Program Development Manager role when required, coordinating technical development activities and ensuring successful program delivery.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.