Technical Learning Systems Manager (Flexible location)

Alstom; Litchurch; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transportation leader in the UK is hiring a Technical Learning Systems Manager. This remote role involves leading the Training & Competency Tracking project, collaborating across teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have a background in learning/training and experience in project management. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working environment

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits package

27 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience with learning software, data systems, and analytics.
• Background in engineering, railway, or regulatory operations.
• Experience in a managerial position.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Digital Learning Integration

Rail Safety Knowledge

Education

Degree or qualification in Learning/Training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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 lead 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 with teams across the business (e.g., Information Systems & Technology, 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 oversee 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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:

Qualifications

• 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 organizational 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.

About Alstom

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.

Remote/work location

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

Benefits (UK based, if applicable)

• 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 insurance, 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

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!