Battery Product Manager

ALSTOM Gruppe; Séméac; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Battery Product Manager to lead the development of innovative battery solutions. This exciting role involves coordinating product strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the competitiveness of battery technologies. You will play a crucial part in shaping the future of transportation by aligning product roadmaps with market needs and overseeing the technical aspects of battery components. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to delivering greener mobility solutions and make a significant impact in the evolving landscape of transport technology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of battery components and subsystems.

Responsabilités

• Own the development strategy of the battery product range.
• Coordinate the product roadmap aligning with targets across segments.
• Manage R&D programs and promote standards for battery components.

Connaissances

Battery Design Expertise

Engineering Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership in Matrix Organization

Formation

Master's Degree in Engineering

Specialized Degree in Battery Design

Description du poste

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Battery Product Manager

Date: 6 May 2025

Location: Semeac, FR

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.

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code): Battery Product Manager (SM-MK-01 TBD ?)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Own the development strategy of the product range in responsibility.
• Ensure that product range in responsibility are available for sale and delivery within agreed performance, technical risk, and cost, supporting growth, profitability, and quality objectives.
• Define, manage, and develop the Products Roadmap for the complete product range in responsibility.
• Take ownership of product costs within your segment.
• Lead and coordinate activities involving site teams to support the product roadmap, including R&D, sustaining, competitiveness, procurement, and industrial strategies.
• Monitor and ensure product performance and competitiveness throughout all phases from development to operations.
• In pre-tendering, confirm the Product Solution with the Traction Team, support tenders, and participate in validation.
• Serve as the main interface of the RS Platform for your products.
• Act as the technical referent for battery components and subsystems.

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to)

RSC Components Platform / Compo Family: Traction

Reports directly to:

Green Traction Director

Other reporting to:

None

Network & Links

Internal

• Traction Product Managers, RS Platform Team, RS Engineering on Sites, and related development teams.
• Procurement, Industrial, Engineering, and other support functions.

External

• Battery subsystem and component suppliers.
• Certification bodies.
• Key industry players in batteries.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Coordinate the product roadmap aligning with targets at the component level across your responsibility segments.
• Maintain competitiveness in technology and costs.
• Ensure product validation and homologation, updating standards as needed.
• Identify market gaps and develop action plans.
• Align product strategies with the RS Platform.
• Define product parameters for tenders and applications, including variability and gaps, and validate tenders.
• Support project teams in aligning product strategies during tender phases.
• Manage collaboration among development and support teams involved in product development.
• Keep all product documentation current.
• Manage R&D programs through PAB & PRB processes.
• Own and promote standards for battery components and subsystems across Alstom.
• Represent Alstom in standard committees and academic forums for battery technologies.
• Support projects with problem-solving and risk management for battery components and subsystems.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

• Master's degree in engineering or equivalent, with relevant experience.
• Business fluency in English.
• Specialized degree in battery design.

Experience

• Strong knowledge of battery components and subsystems.
• Over 5 years in engineering or subsystem management.
• Understanding of traction/vehicle design and the broader context.
• Familiarity with internal processes like tenders, projects, engineering, and procurement.
• Knowledge of traction and motor design and technology.
• Awareness of heavy-duty standards and constraints.
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Leadership experience in a matrix organization.
• Solution-oriented, with good communication and team skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Expertise in batteries.

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Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across our 63 countries. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.