Project Commissioning Manager - Onboard

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Commissioning Manager to lead testing and commissioning activities in the railway sector. This role is critical for ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing project timelines effectively. You will oversee a dedicated team, develop robust test plans, and ensure alignment with legal and organizational requirements. If you are a proactive leader with a strong background in engineering and project management, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and excellence in transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Test and Commissioning in a Railway Environment.
• BA's Degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project testing activities to meet safety and budget requirements.
• Liaise with teams for technical issue resolution and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Tools

Metrolinx Standards

AREMA Standards

Job description

Project Commissioning Manager - Onboard

Date: 27 Mar 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

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, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Overview

As a Project Testing & Commissioning Manager (PrCOM), you will be responsible for managing, planning, defining, executing and controlling the testing activities while ensuring they are tested safely to program and forecasted cost. This also includes identifying the testing requirements and developing test plans and procedures, ensuring they are sufficiently robust to meet the project requirements. The PrCOM is also responsible for ensuring the alignment of the various T&C procedures with applicable specifications, customer requirements, project strategy & company policies. The execution and supervision of testing and commissioning activities will occur predominantly in a Brownfield environment during non-revenue hours (Nights and/or Weekends) across multiple locations to achieve project milestones.

The role of a Project Testing & Commissioning Manager is safety critical and vital to the validation of the signalling system in accordance with legal and Metrolinx and AREMA standards. You will work directly with the Validation & Commissioning Manager, Department Head, and other T&C Managers to define and allocate the testing scope of the various project stages. The PrCOM will also manage the team supporting each project stage and may be asked to mentor and validate the competency level of testers.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the onboard project testing is managed and delivered on time, to budget and to current Metrolinx and AREMA standards.
• Maintain detailed forecasts of testing timescales and resource requirements.
• Take responsibility for budgets within tendered costs and programme timescales.
• Support commissioning requirements and site activities as required.
• Provide detailed forecasts of testing and resource requirements for tendering.
• Effectively manage and motivate allocated testing staff (usually no more than 30 staff members).
• Undertake all staff management duties including relevant Performance Management & People Review activities.
• Develop allocated staff in accordance with Alstom competence processes.
• Identify potential variations and discuss with Project/Tendering teams.
• Liaise with project team, Subject Matter Experts, and project functions for technical issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Alstom testing procedures, EHS requirements, project strategy & company policies.
• Define the T&C testing strategy and activities with planners and team leads.
• Evaluate and validate the scope of testing in the field.
• Identify and communicate gaps/risks in overall testing strategy to stakeholders.
• Attend and brief team in technical documents, company safety briefings and alerts.
• Produce testing documentation to Metrolinx and Project requirements and standards.
• Manage all testing interfaces effectively.
• Ensure T&C processes are applied by the T&C team and identify potential process improvements.
• Issue the REX on T&C activities and propose updates/improvements to T&C processes/tools.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely completion of testing and adherence to tendered timescales.
• Actual costs versus tendered costs.
• Production of detailed progress records.
• Competency records for internal/external audits.
• Number of suggestions for improvements and number implemented.
• Team training records and technical & safety briefing records.

Experience & Requirements:

• BA's Degree in engineering (preferably electronics or embedded systems) or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Vast experience in the railway industry with proven knowledge in Onboard Signalling System and Rolling Stock.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Test and Commissioning in a Railway Environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Understanding of planning process, including knowledge of risk assessment process.
• In-depth knowledge of Metrolinx & AREMA standards.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environment requirements.

Behavioral and Technical Skills:

• Strong leadership, method and organization, sense of urgency, priority management.
• Persuasive team motivator, able to facilitate resolution of issues.
• Strong ownership and accountability of activities assigned.
• Proactive in solving technical issues and anticipating project challenges.
• Organized and quality-focused in performing T&C activities.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organization.
• Punctual, reliable, and responsible.
• Fully fluent in English with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Other Desirable Experience & Technical Skills:

• Proven knowledge of European Control System Level 2.
• Knowledge of other Alstom Products considered an asset.
• P. Eng or ability to obtain P. Eng in Ontario considered a strong asset.
• CROR certification considered an asset.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel occasionally within Canada or abroad for meetings with management, training or site support.

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.