Project Configuration and Change Manager

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

Project Configuration and Change Manager

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.

Could you be the full-time Project Configuration & Change Controller in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical expertise in a cutting-edge field. You will work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You will play a vital role in keeping the project configuration under control throughout its lifecycle and managing the change process.

Day-to-day, you will work closely with teams across the business (Project Managers, Technical Leads, and cross-functional departments), organize and manage project evolutions through change activities, and ensure rigorous traceability and reporting—and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• 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

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:

• 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)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $xxxxxx – $xxxxxx CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents anexisting vacancy.

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.