Project Change & Configuration Manager_RSC_Gautrain

Alstom; Guadeloupe; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a dedicated Configuration and Change Management professional to own end-to-end CCM activities for complex railway projects. You will apply CCM procedures, manage configurations, and coordinate with cross-functional teams across global sites.

You will work with international stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and traceability of all CCM deliverables and maintaining robust change controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CCM configuration and change management processes.
• Experience across business process management, project management, risk management and related CCM domains.
• Experience in international environments with Alstom processes.
• Railway products and CCM tools familiarity.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and team collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead CCM activities in a Project/Program or collaborate with senior CCM leads.
• Apply CCM procedures, templates, and ensure team training on them.
• Establish and publish Configuration Management Plans and responsibilities.
• Ensure CCM tools are applied and access rights managed.
• Escalate CCM risks/issues and report on KPIs with corrective actions.
• Oversee Development for Quality gates for CCM deliverables.
• Perform configuration and change management activities across the lifecycle.

Skills

Configuration Management

Change Management

Business Process Management

Project Management

Risk Management

Requirements Management

Supply Chain

Engineering

Industrialization

Data Management

Document Control

CCM Tools

Alstom processes

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Office tools

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management degree

Business Management degree

Tools

ALM

ClearQuest

ClearCase

PLM

SAP

ECM/ERP systems

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.

YOUR FUTURE ROLE :

• Full accountability of the end to end CCM process and deliverables in a Low Criticality Project / No Criticality Project or Program (Level 3) .
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability of the delivered products and services to internal and external customers.
• Keep the Project/ Program configuration under control and manage changes during the whole lifecycle of the Project or Program.

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION –

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION:

• Located in Nigel (Ekurhuleni) at the production site
• May also be required to visit suppliers and other Alstom sites/offices
• Work with Cross Functional Teams to execute Sourcing Strategies i.e. Central Teams, Suppliers, Projects Team, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supply-Chain, Quality, Engineering, Economic Development, Legal, Finance, etc.

WE’LL LOOK TO YOU TO:

• Is leading the CCM activities in a Project/Program or is collaborating with the Advanced PrCCM or the Senior PrCCM of the Project when applicable.
• Applies CCM procedures, instructions, templates etc. and ensures that project/ program team members are trained and apply them.
• Establishes Configuration Management Plan with the CCM activities and the associated roles & responsibilities.
• Ensures Configuration and Change Management applicable tools are applied and manages access rights.
• Escalates any risks / issues CCM related within the Project / Program organization and reports on CCM Performance Indicators, derives and manages actions (PDCA).
• Ensures the execution Development for Quality (DfQ) Gates for CCM deliverables.
• Performs Configuration Management activities, such as:
  • Identifies and monitors the accuracy and maturity of items under configuration control.
  • Prepares a Configuration Strategy and publishes Release Notes accordingly (Configuration Baselines, Target Configurations), following review with technical stakeholders, ensuring the product consistency.
  • Ensures Supplier Configuration Management incl. CCM requirement negotiation and requested CCM documentation.
  • Supervises the correctness of Configuration Status Accounting Report (CSAR) for each unit (i.e. As Build/As Maintained/As Installed).
• Performs Change Management activities, such as:
  • Organizes and leads the Change Boards, while recording decisions and actions.
  • Ensures all Change Requests are complete, clear, evaluated, assessed in terms of cost, schedule, quality and risk through all the stages, with the cooperation of the Change Boards participants.
  • Monitors Change Requests progress end-to- end within the Change Process and ensures all involved stakeholders are informed at all times.
  • Facilitates event management (e.g. electrical, software etc.) and transfer into the Change Management Process, when necessary.

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 :

GRADUATE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE IN ANY OF ENGINEERING/PROJECT MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OR EQUIVALENT.

• Knowledge from Configuration & Change Management
• Knowledge of Business Process Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Requirements Management Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrialization, Data Management and Document Control inter-related with CCM.

WORK EXPERIENCE IN AN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

• Knowledge of Alstom configuration & change processes and related processes of contributing Métiers/ Functions
• Above 3 years of experience in a configuration and change management role.
• Experience in the entire CCM lifecycle of a Project/Program.
• Mandatory knowledge of railway products, railway solutions (signalling, telecom etc.), systems and components
• Knowledge of CCM tools (ALM, Clear Quest, Clear Case SAP, PLM, AEC-tpPLM, ERP, etc.)
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical project/program stakeholders
• Systematic, rigorous, proactive and organized with good attention to details.
• Is a team player and sets a good environment for team colleagues
• Driven by results with s trong multi-tasking and influencing skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

THINGS YOU’LL ENJOY

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

YOU’LL ALSO:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and
• potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage.

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!

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.