Interiors Project Manager Leader - (H/F)

Interiors Project Manager Leader - (H/F)

Date: 4 Apr 2025

Company: Alstom

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

You will join our Interiors Component Development Site and Product Family of Valenciennes Petite Forêt, a key actor in the design and development of interior train parts as well as front ends, with more than 180 people & 22 different nationalities, including designers, buyers, industrial experts, quality personnel, Project Managers & Product Experts, working both for French & International projects.

What are my responsibilities?

Purpose of the Job/Objective

Is accountable for the QCDT achievement of Interiors parts in compliance with the CDS Interiors commitments and managing a team of Project Managers.

Organisation Reporting

• Reports to: CDS-Interiors Site Project Director

Network & Links

External Interfaces: Suppliers.

Performance Measurement

• 100% FAI (First Article Inspection) GO on time
• Respect of CDS planning milestones (projects)
• Respect of targeted recurring / non-recurring costs (projects)
• Respect of Design for Quality and Design Reviews milestones
• Implementation of Project Management methods & tools

Your responsibilities include:

• Project managers’ team management
• Ensure Project Managers performance by developing their competencies
• Arbitrate resources allocation between projects
• Release monthly performance KPIs for Project activities
• Ensure and challenge project managers’ workload estimation
• Ensure proper leadership of Project Managers’ teams
• Animate continuous improvement on project management and change & configuration activities
• Is the referential for Interiors project activities:
• Ensures that Alstom standards, CDS Interiors standards, and Project Management methods & tools are applied.
• Define and update the Project Management Plan according to Alstom standards.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of standards processes, methods and tools (planning, budget, deliverables, change management, …)

Upon request, supports the preparation of tenders as a relay of the CDS bid or engineering teams.

• At project phase
• Provide support to procurement to define strategic plan.
• Participation in Project Launch Meetings
• Validation of CDS Interiors QCDT commitment
• Identify and mitigate main project risks
• Support Project Managers in their relationships with CDS customers
• Anticipate and mitigate blocking points for key planning milestones
• Identify CDS non-conformities and ensure proper deployment of QRQC process
• Manage crisis with customers and suppliers.
• Manage his own projects
• At serial phase
• Participate in Handover meetings
• Ensure the Return of Experience collection from Project phase and share with CDS Interiors relevant best practices and catalogues

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Minimum qualifications & skills

• 5-7 years’ experience in project management in high mix / low volumes industries
• Able to demonstrate animation skills of cross-functional teams
• Able to demonstrate management of cross-functional teams and hierarchical teams
• Ability to prioritize and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Able to work in an international, multi-site and matrix organization structure.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

Travels:

• Travels: national & international: < 15% of the time, mainly on Alstom integration sites and suppliers’ facilities

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.