TSSSA Project Manager

Alstom; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Montreal is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead TSSSA projects within a complex rail environment. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, logistics, and maintenance teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

You will manage obsolescence risks, support HealthHub digital initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across the lifecycle of spare parts and assets for the REM project.

Qualifications

• PM experience in rail, transportation, or industrial environments.
• Experience with supply agreements, logistics, and customer support.
• Familiarity with obsolescence management and lifecycle asset management.
• PMP certification or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage TSSSA projects from initiation through execution to closure.
• Develop project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Act as the primary interface with the customer for all TSSSA-related activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, logistics, maintenance) to ensure seamless execution.
• Ensure spare parts comply with technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the repair cycle and turnaround of Alstom-owned spare parts.
• Drive obsolescence management, especially for critical systems such as signaling.
• Support contract execution and negotiations, ensuring compliance with terms.
• Monitor financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and profitability.
• Track KPIs and deliver regular project and performance reports.
• Identify and mitigate technical, supply chain, and contractual risks.
• Develop and manage Variation Orders for additional technical support or engineering studies.
• Support and optimize HealthHub solutions, and propose enhancements toward predictive maintenance.
• Drive digital and technical initiatives to reduce lifecycle costs across subsystems.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

ERP (SAP)

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Communication

Education

Engineering/Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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.

Alstom is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. Our business holds the number one global market position in eight of the ten markets we service. Our product portfolio includes a full range of passenger rail vehicles, and we manufacture locomotives, bogies, propulsion and rail control solutions.

Imagine using your expertise to lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars solutions for the future? If you are passionate about making a global impact and seek to make a difference shaping a sustainable future through innovative rail solutions, then we could be a perfect match for you.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and leverage your expertise in project management, engineering coordination, and supply chain within a complex and innovative rail environment. You will work with passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking teams, playing a key role in managing Technical & Support Spare Supply Agreements (TSSSA) to ensure operational performance and customer satisfaction.

On a daily basis, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, procurement, logistics, maintenance, finance, and customer support. You will lead the lifecycle of spare parts supply agreements, ensuring on‑time delivery, technical compliance, and cost control.

You will also play a critical role in obsolescence management, digital solutions deployment (e.g., HealthHub), and in supporting continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the lifecycle cost of assets across the REM project.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing TSSSA projects from initiation through execution to closure
• Developing project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets
• Acting as the primary interface with the customer for all TSSSA-related activities
• Coordinating cross‑functional teams (engineering, procurement, logistics, maintenance) to ensure seamless execution
• Ensuring that spare parts comply with technical specifications and regulatory requirements
• Managing the repair cycle and turnaround of Alstom‑owned spare parts
• Driving obsolescence management, especially for critical systems (e.g., signaling such as Urbalis), and proposing viable technical and financial solutions
• Supporting contract execution and negotiations, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions
• Monitoring financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and profitability
• Tracking KPIs and delivering regular project and performance reports
• Identifying and mitigating technical, supply chain, and contractual risks
• Developing and managing Variation Orders (VOs) for additional technical support or engineering studies
• Supporting and optimizing HealthHub solutions, and proposing enhancements toward predictive and condition‑based maintenance
• Driving digital and technical initiatives to reduce lifecycle costs across subsystems (e.g., rolling stock, signaling, catenary, switches, CCTV)
• Supporting training initiatives (e.g., simulators) and proposing improvements where needed

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project management within rail, transportation, or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of rail systems, spare parts management, and maintenance practices
• Experience with supply agreements, logistics, and customer support
• Familiarity with obsolescence management and lifecycle asset management
• PMP certification or equivalent is an asset

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Solid technical understanding and ability to interpret engineering data
• Strong customer focus and stakeholder management capabilities
• Financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
• Risk management and problem‑solving mindset
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and project management tools
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Open mindset with a commercial and solution‑oriented approach
• Fluent in English (French strongly preferred in REM context)

Benefits & Enjoyment

• Play a central role in strategic long‑term service agreements
• Contribute to high‑visibility REM project performance and reliability
• Work with international and multidisciplinary teams
• Be at the forefront of digital maintenance and innovation (HealthHub, predictive maintenance)
• Grow into roles in program management, operations leadership, or technical expertise
• Benefit from continuous development and career mobility
• Contribute to sustainable and efficient rail transport systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities
• Alstom University for professional and personal development
• Workplace health/wellness and reimbursement programs
• Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all
• An array of additional benefits and programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier

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.