Technical Learning Systems Manager

Alstom Transport UK Ltd; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport technology company is seeking a Technical Learning Systems Manager to oversee training systems management. This remote role involves collaborating with teams worldwide to ensure effective training tools and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in learning systems, project management, and engineering. Enjoy a competitive salary, potential bonuses, and flexible benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay

Option for electric or hybrid vehicle

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple sites with a significant blue-collar workforce.
• Knowledge of Competency Management Systems (CMS)
• Familiarity with Train Operating Systems Maintenance (TOSM) systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of the Training & Competency Tracking and Assessment Tool project.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Evaluate and improve technical competency tools for safety.

Skills

Learning software expertise

Project management

Engineering background

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or qualification in Learning/Training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Req ID: 494622

Location: Remote role - Global, ideally Derby or London

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary: £70K + Bonus + Benefits

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.

Could you be our Technical Learning Systems Manager to work remotely anywhere in the world?

Your Future Role

Take on a new challenge and apply your digital learning expertise and project management in a cutting-edge field. You will work alongside a collaborative, innovative team focused on safety and performance. You will make a significant impact by leading the full lifecycle of the Training & Competency Tracking and Assessment Tool project, ensuring safety, compliance, and workforce competency across multiple sites. Day-to-day, you will collaborate closely with teams across the business (e.g., Information Systems & Technology (IS&T), operational staff, and regulatory bodies), customise learning tools to meet site-specific needs, and evaluate both in-house and external solutions for training and competency tracking.

You will specifically oversee the piloting and assessment of new platforms, ensuring that safety management systems meet regulatory requirements, while also managing technical collaboration and release management for seamless deployment.

We Will 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.

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That is why we do not expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we have listed some that we believe will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• 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

• Apply design thinking to create intuitive solutions.
• Deliver train-the-trainer sessions and support local champions.

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. If based in UK 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
• 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
• Optionto 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

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!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.