Configuration & Change Lead – Rail Projects (Toronto)

Alstom; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, ON, is seeking a Project Configuration and Change Manager to ensure rigorous configuration control throughout the project lifecycle. You will collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and cross-functional teams to manage changes and maintain traceability.

You will lead CM processes, update the CM Plan, organize CCB meetings, and generate actionable reporting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to succeed in this role at Alstom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management processes and tools, including working knowledge of IBM's EWM (RTC), ETM (RQM), and DOORs Next Gen.
• Experience in organizing and managing Change Control Board (CCB) activities.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills – both oral and written.
• Analytical and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to ensure rigorous traceability, reporting, and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of Railway Signaling products and systems (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Ensuring configuration and change management processes, tools, policies, and procedures are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle
• Updating and maintaining the Configuration Management (CM) Plan and associated documentation
• Planning and organizing Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings
• Providing configuration and change management reporting and indicators
• Identifying and defining configuration items
• Supporting team members in the use of configuration and change management tools
• Managing and publishing configuration baselinesCollecting and verifying Change Requests and ensuring changes are well-documented
• Coordinating and engaging all relevant stakeholders regarding configuration and changes
• Suggesting improvements to the configuration and change management process based on KPI reporting

Skills

Configuration management

Change control

CCB facilitation

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Traceability

Railway signaling knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

IBM EWM (RTC)

ETM (RQM)

DOORs Next Gen.

Job description

Alstom in Toronto, ON, is seeking a Project Configuration and Change Manager to ensure rigorous configuration control throughout the project lifecycle. You will collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and cross-functional teams to manage changes and maintain traceability.

You will lead CM processes, update the CM Plan, organize CCB meetings, and generate actionable reporting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to succeed in this role at Alstom.