Project Configuration and Change Manager

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Canada seeks a Configuration and Change Management professional to take full accountability for end-to-end CCM in high-criticality projects, collaborating with engineering, project management and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability of products and services.

You will establish and implement the Configuration Management Plan, apply CCM procedures, templates, and tools, and lead CCM activities and audits to maintain project integrity across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
• Experience or understanding of Configuration and Change Management processes.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle management and configuration tools.
• Familiarity with standards and regulations related to configuration and change management.
• A relevant certification in Configuration or Change Management.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the project/program configuration and ensuring changes are controlled throughout the lifecycle.
• Leading CCM activities and ensuring team members are trained and compliant with CCM processes.
• Establishing and maintaining the Configuration Management Plan, including roles and responsibilities.
• Ensuring the application of CCM tools and managing access rights.
• Escalating risks or issues related to CCM and reporting on performance indicators.
• Executing CCM audits and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing a team of Configuration and Change Managers, if applicable.
• Performing Configuration Management activities such as monitoring item accuracy, preparing Configuration Strategies, and ensuring supplier CCM.
• Performing Change Management activities, including organizing and leading Change Boards, monitoring change requests, and facilitating event management

Skills

CCM processes

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project lifecycle

Communication

Education

Engineering or related field

Job description

Req ID: 525869

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.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in Configuration and Change Management in a cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and detail-oriented teammates.

You'll take full accountability for the end-to-end Configuration and Change Management (CCM) process and deliverables in high-criticality projects or programs. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (such as engineering, project management, and quality assurance), ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability of products and services, and manage changes throughout the lifecycle of the project or program.

You'll specifically take care of establishing and implementing a Configuration Management Plan and ensuring the application of CCM procedures, templates, and tools, but also lead CCM activities and audits to maintain project integrity.

We'll look to you for:

• Managing the project/program configuration and ensuring changes are controlled throughout the lifecycle
• Leading CCM activities and ensuring team members are trained and compliant with CCM processes
• Establishing and maintaining the Configuration Management Plan, including roles and responsibilities
• Ensuring the application of CCM tools and managing access rights
• Escalating risks or issues related to CCM and reporting on performance indicatorsExecuting CCM audits and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing a team of Configuration and Change Managers, if applicable
• Performing Configuration Management activities such as monitoring item accuracy, preparing Configuration Strategies, and ensuring supplier CCM
• Performing Change Management activities, including organizing and leading Change Boards, monitoring change requests, and facilitating event management

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field
• Experience or understanding of Configuration and Change Management processes
• Knowledge of project lifecycle management and configuration tools
• Familiarity with standards and regulations related to configuration and change management
• A relevant certification in Configuration or Change Management
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Things you'll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards senior leadership or subject matter expert roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Bilingualism

Proficiency in French and English is required. Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.

We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud.

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