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Alstom; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational transport company in Camden Town is seeking a project lead to oversee the Training & Competency Tracking Tool project. The ideal candidate will manage project lifecycles, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and ensure compliance with safety and legal standards. Experience in learning software and project management across multi-site operations is essential. A dynamic rewards package and opportunities for professional development are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Maternity and adoption pay

Flexible annual leave

Salary sacrifice scheme for electric/hybrid vehicles

Investment in development through learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with learning software, data systems, and analytics.
• Background in engineering, railway, or regulatory operations.
• Experience in a managerial position.
• Experience working across multiple sites with a significant blue-collar workforce.
• Understanding of competency legislation and safety standards.
• Knowledge of Competency Management Systems (CMS) / Learning Management Systems (LMS) implementation and management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in user-centric design and supporting local champions during rollout.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of the Training & Competency Tracking and Assessment Tool project.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and align project scope and objectives.
• Evaluate and improve technical competency tools to meet safety, legal, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Digital Learning

Education

Degree or qualification in Learning / Training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We’ll Look To You For

• Leading the full lifecycle of the Training & Competency Tracking and Assessment Tool project.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define and align project scope and objectives.
• Evaluating and improving technical competency tools to meet safety, legal, and contractual requirements.
• Leading pilots of non-customised platforms and assessing their operational effectiveness.
• Identifying and assessing competency solutions for safety and compliance.
• Coordinating with IS&T and digital teams to implement technical solutions.
• Overseeing release management to ensure timely software updates.
• Proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Facilitating effective communication and collaboration among internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Deliver train-the-trainer sessions and support local champions.

Things you’ll enjoy

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• 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 recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree or qualification in Learning / Training.
• Experience with learning software, data systems, and analytics.
• Background in engineering, railway, or regulatory operations.
• Experience in a managerial position.
• Experience working across multiple sites with a significant blue‑collar workforce.
• Understanding of competency legislation and safety standards.
• Knowledge of Competency Management Systems (CMS) / Learning Management Systems (LMS) implementation and management.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Adaptability, problem‑solving, and project management expertise.
• Familiarity with Train Operating Systems Maintenance (TOSM) systems.
• Experience in user‑centric design and supporting local champions during rollout.

Competencies & Skills

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain trust‑based relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Align stakeholders with a shared vision and strategic goals.
• Lead complex technical implementation projects.

Adaptability & Problem Solving

• Strong analytical skills for root cause identification and complex problem‑solving.
• Innovative thinker focused on user‑centric solutions.
• Adaptable to new technologies and organisational shifts.

Project & Change Management

• Manage full project lifecycles: from resource identification to delivery.
• Coordinate multi‑site rollouts and balance competing priorities.
• Expert in change management, focusing on stakeholder engagement and adoption.

Communication & Visual Storytelling

• Tailor effective verbal and written communication for diverse audiences.
• Articulate the value of digital tools and technologies.

Digital Learning & Technology Integration

• Experience with IS&T / learning deployments in operational settings.
• Familiar with LMS, LXP, and their integration with various systems.
• Understand digital content deployment challenges in rail operations.

Rail‑Specific Operational Knowledge

• Knowledge of safety and compliance training requirements.
• Awareness of Train Operating Safety Management (TOSM) systems.

User‑Centric Design & Support