Department Director

Alstom; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Flexible environment

Development opportunities

Competitive rewards

Job summary

Alstom in Bangalore seeks an Urban Applications Department Director to lead global programs, industrialization efforts, and cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and finance. You will oversee risk management, change control, and stakeholder alignment while mentoring teams to deliver scalable software practices and reliable solutions.

You will drive best practices for software development, foster customer relationships, and ensure alignment with safety and quality

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Master’s degree required.
• 15–20 years of leadership experience in Railway Signalling, Industrial Automation, or Aerospace.
• At least 5 years of Railway Signalling industry experience.
• Significant experience in handling global programs.
• Experience in managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive industrialization and manage global complex programs.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional communication.
• Strategic thinking to achieve business objectives.
• Manage S&OP and budgets to optimize financial performance.
• Oversee risk management, change control and variation orders.
• Drive program execution in line with QCD and Alstom processes.
• Lead and develop multi-functional teams with stakeholder alignment.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional communication

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Change control

Mentoring

Team development

Stakeholder alignment

Innovation culture

Education

Engineering degree

Master’s degree

Tools

ALM

CoPilot

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Urban Applications Department Director in Bangalore we are looking for?

Your Future Role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in industrialization, program management, and leadership to a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative team of professionals.

You'll play a pivotal role in driving global complex programs, ensuring seamless execution while fostering innovation and teamwork. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams across the business (engineering, operations, and finance), oversee risk management and change control processes, and mentor team members to achieve their full potential.

You’ll specifically take care of developing and implementing best practices for software development, ensuring scalability and reliability, but also fostering strong customer relationships and ensuring stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Driving industrialization and managing global complex programs.
• Providing proven leadership, mentorship, and cross‑functional communication.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving to achieve business objectives.
• Managing S&OP and budgets to optimize financial performance.
• Overseeing risk management, change control and variation orders.
• Driving program execution in line with QCD and Alstom processes.
• Performance management, hiring, and team development.
• Building and leading multi‑functional teams while ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Maintaining compliance with ethics, safety, and quality standards.
• Acting as the primary representative of the department to senior management and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or Master’s Degree (mandatory).
• Proven experience in multinational environments and diverse business cultures.
• 15 to 20 years of successful experience in a leadership role, within industries such as Railway Signalling, Industrial Automation, or Aerospace.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Railway Signalling industry.
• Significant experience in handling global programs.
• Experience in managing and developing teams.
• Knowledge of Railway Signalling and CBTC Systems for Urban Solutions (desirable).
• Good understanding of digital technologies and industry trends.
• Familiarity with industry protocols (e.g., OPC UA, EULYNX, NEUPRO).
• Experience deploying industry‑standard tools like ALM and CoPilot.
• Understanding of Safety Processes (e.g., Non‑SIL, SIL2, SIL4).
• Knowledge of embedded technologies and HW/SW integrations.
• Proficiency in automation using the latest technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence).
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Open‑minded and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive 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 opportunities.
• Progress towards leadership roles or other professional growth opportunities.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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 Employer

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.