Project Architect

Alstom; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom seeks a Project Architect in Montreal to oversee system deployments in rail signalling projects. The successful candidate will manage technical aspects, design choices, and customer interactions while coordinating closely with engineering teams to ensure project success. Ideal for a self-motivated individual with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Rigorous and autonomous approach, good analytic and synthesis skills.
• Experience in technical coordination and good communication.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage System activities and responsibilities for QCD on Project deliveries.
• Coordinate with System Application Architect and technical interfaces.
• Define design choices and manage customer requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical coordination

Communication skills

Job description

Req ID:484608

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.

• In the frame of deployment activities for Signalling Projects, the Project Architect is the technical referent of the Project. He / She is in charge of all System activities and is responsible of the QCD on System deliveries.
• He / She contributes to the project deployment strategy and defines the baselining of the Project. He / She is accountable to define all design choices and to propose the best solution (Customer Oriented and Cost Effective), considering a maximum re-use of existing solutions.
• In full coordination with the System Application Architect, he / she is the Project technical interface between Platforms and the Customer in order to provide fluidity in the implementation of the delivered System (Project solution).

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

Regional Center Project Engineering

Reports directly to:

Engineering Department Head, according to the RC Project Engineering organization.

• According to RC Project Engineering organization, the Project Architect can be named as “System Leader” or “Lead Engineer”.
• In the case where there is only 1 subsystem, the Domain Leader is taking the role of Project Architect.

Other reporting to:

Dotted report line to Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) (during project execution)

Key accountabilities:

• At project launch, check with SAA the gap analysis performed during tender phase
• Present and promote Alstom solutions to Customers, participate to Questions & Answers sessions proposed by Customers, organize technical meetings with Customer to present and get approval on the additional/rewritten requirements
• Capture and analyze the Project Technical Requirements
• Elaborate the System Design of the Project, with the support of SAA and Platforms teams. Ensure that the design choices fulfil the Customer needs, and optimize deployment and maintenance costs.
• Write the Project System specifications and documents, taking into account architectural, functional, operational, performance, safety, quality, cost and maintainability constraints
• Define Project Baselines Strategy, by delegation of the PrEM, check that the System Delivery Plan is consistent with the Project Strategy and Platform roadmap, alert and propose mitigation plan.
• Organize Kick-Off Meeting for each Baseline, by delegation of the PrEM, in order to validate Baseline Scope Freeze
• Coordinate closely with verification and validation activities, support integration, tests and validation phases.
• Be the front office of the Project for troubleshooting / root cause identification in all phases of the project
• Organize Design Reviews with Platform Technical Director for every new Design Choice and provide key elements to demonstrate Design Freeze (through checklists) at PGR. Organize Peer Reviews.
• Capture Return of Experience and formalize feedback to Platforms to contribute to System evolutions and provide input to improve Reference Library.
• Support Customer Trainings
• Optional role: Project Architect may support bids team during the tend er phase.

Competencies & Skills

• Rigorous, autonomous, good analytic and synthesis skills.
• Good technical coordination (Meetings, CCB, Reviews).
• Good communication and reporting skills.

English: written and verbal.

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.

Job Type: Experienced