Training Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global transport company seeks a Training Project Manager in Toronto to lead compliance training activities. Responsibilities include managing training centers, monitoring compliance, and developing KPIs using Power BI. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Business Administration or Project Management and possesses 7-10 years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of railway systems are essential. Join us to help foster sustainable skill development and be part of a diverse team committed to greener mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain collaboration from a matrix organisation.
• Strong listening and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor training activities.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify training requirements.
• Manage the implementation of the E&M training center.
• Track training compliance and progress.
• Design and maintain a dashboard for training metrics.

Skills

Good knowledge of railway products and systems

Conflict management and interpersonal skills

Team spirit approach

Strong attention to details

Communication abilities

Excellence in organizational and time management skills

Knowledge in standard office tools (Excel, Word, PPT)

Education

University/College degree in Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Req ID:503504

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.

Responsibilities

The Training Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring training activities to ensure compliance with APSYS requirements across all métiers. This role ensures timely delivery of mandatory training, tracks progress, and provides visibility through dashboards and KPIs. Additionally, the Training Project Manager contributes to the establishment of a training center to grow local competences, ensuring sustainable skill development, alignment with project needs, and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Team Identification & Coordination
  • Collaborate with métier leaders to identify the core team.
  • Develop and deploy a process to keep the core team updated on all metiers.
  • Establish clear communication channels with stakeholders.
• Training Requirements Management
  • Identify and list all training requirements as per APSYS standards for each metier.
  • Coordinate with metier leaders and central teams for consistency and compliance.
  • Liaise with central teams to ensure standardization with the rest of Alstom.
  • Maintain an updated repository of mandatory and requested trainings.
• E&M Training Center
  • Collaborate with all the project disciplines to define the needs for a training center.
  • Participate in training center discussions with Metrolinx, including initial proposals and annual updates.
  • Manage the implementation of the E&M training center as a standalone project, ensuring proper planning, execution, and delivery.
• Training Progress Monitoring
  • Receive monthly updates from HR on completed trainings.
  • Create and maintain a dedicated log to track progress of the core team against mandatory training requirements.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Develop KPIs to measure training compliance and progress.
  • Design and maintain a Power BI dashboard for real-time visibility of training metrics.

Organisational Reporting

Report to the Alstom E&M Deputy Project Director

Network and Links

The role will support the Systems S&TC, Electrification, Systems and transversal support functions.

Interface with Customer

Educational Requirements

University/College degree in Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent commercial background.

• 7-10 years of relevant work experience
• Good knowledge of railway products and systems
• Conflict management and interpersonal skills
• Team spirit approach
• Strong attention to details
• Communication abilities to obtain collaboration from the matrix organisation involved in the project,
• Excellence in organizational and time management skills
• Be a good listener
• Anticipation, clear reporting
• Important: to have knowledge in all standard office tools (xls, word, mpp, ppt, outlook, …), Project Management Softwares.

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.