DS Solutions Specialist

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transportation company is seeking a candidate for application management in Quebec. The role involves executing application convergence, supporting the applications roadmap, and managing local initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a business administration degree, fluent English, and a minimum of three years in functional application management. Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication are essential for success within this collaborative team environment. Join us for a rewarding career in shaping the future of mobility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in functional application management.
• Good understanding of project management/finance processes.
• Fluency in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Execute AMER Application convergence towards global core model.
• Support applications roadmap and ensure security compliance.
• Conduct work simplification with KPI assessment.

Skills

Business administration knowledge

Communication skills

Change management skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Technical IT knowledge

Team player attitude

Education

Business administration degree

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.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Executing AMER Application convergence towards global core model landscape strategy with primary focus on PIXAR applications.
• Support the convergence / harmonization applications roadmap.
• Ensure that any solution in the landscape follows the process of security compliance and vulnerability.
• Ensure the integrity of application portfolio database and related documentation (CMDB & SATIN).
• Manage global and local application initiatives and projects (e.g.: Solution Move-2-Cloud).
• Support business needs & strategy aligned with global application portfolio.
• Conduct work simplification with KPI assessment, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.

Main Challenges of the role

• Support and animate the Key users network on their global understanding/application of business process utilization with our different application portfolio.
• Executes the transformation of the local applications landscape by supporting the “Application Portfolio Optimization” program and by proposing and executing new rationalization initiatives. Target in term of optimization and decommissioning will be setup each year.
• Ensures the collaboration with external suppliers.
• Participates to develop a general knowledge of the local applications portfolio.

Profile

To be considered for this role, the candidate needs to demonstrate the following skills experience and attributes:

• Graduated with a business administration degree, needs to have a minimum of 3 years of experience in functional application management. The candidate has a good level of knowledge of several business domains. Also, the incumbent has a good understanding of the project management/finance processes.
• The candidate demonstrates good communication and change management skills. He/She is result oriented and show intellectual curiosity and creativity.
• Fluent in English is a must. The candidate is eager to work with autonomy in an international environment and to face the challenges of the new Alstom.
• Good team player. Loyal, result-driven, good communication and interpersonal skills, very positive, quick learner, open-minded, confident, motivated, autonomous …

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good general technical IT knowledge

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.