Rail Projects Director, Innovation & Delivery

Alstom; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 52 weeks maternity and adoption?

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a visionary Project Director to lead transformative UK rolling stock initiatives from our Derby office. You will shape strategy, drive multi-national collaboration and ensure delivery excellence across complex rail projects.

The role requires deep governance, risk management, and a proven track record in leading senior teams to deliver high-impact mobility solutions while embracing innovation and digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale rail projects with multinational teams.
• Proven track record in QCDP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Planning) leadership.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with contract-based projects in Derby/UK context.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale project delivery with scalability and sustainable growth.
• Be accountable for QCDP and optimise project financial performance (Margin & Cash).
• Define project strategy in line with contract requirements, including PMP elaboration and objectives allocation to Sub-Systems.
• Guarantee operational reliability, implementing robust risk management and quality assurance processes.
• Lead and coordinate project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close-out.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, aligning stakeholders and teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Champion innovation, integrating emerging technologies and methodologies to advance project outcomes.
• Promote knowledge sharing, mentoring teams and embedding best practices across the organisation.
• Strong proven experience in project management in senior leadership roles in complex projects.

Skills

Senior leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Conflict management

Strategic vision

Communication skills

Cross-cultural experience

Rail systems expertise

Leadership

Education

Degree in engineering or business

Job description

Alstom is seeking a visionary Project Director to lead transformative UK rolling stock initiatives from our Derby office. You will shape strategy, drive multi-national collaboration and ensure delivery excellence across complex rail projects.

The role requires deep governance, risk management, and a proven track record in leading senior teams to deliver high-impact mobility solutions while embracing innovation and digital transformation.