Project Change And Configuration Manager

Transport AI; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Coimbatore is seeking a Project Configuration and Change Management Leader to drive CCM across major projects and products.

You will define the Configuration Management Plan (CMP), lead Change Control Boards, and work with procurement, industrial, tender management, and quality teams to ensure traceability, consistency, and control throughout project lifecycles.

The role emphasizes leadership, structured processes, and continuous improvement in a global rail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in configuration and change management, with at least 8 years in a similar role.
• Knowledge of railway products, solutions, and systems.
• CMII certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation and cross‑functional team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead CCM activities and deliverables for projects, programs, or products.
• Define and issue Configuration Baseline Release Notes.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of baselines across projects.
• Perform configuration audits and issue status accounting reports.
• Coordinate and manage Change Requests end‑to‑end.
• Monitor CCM performance and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate CCM‑related risks.

Skills

CCM leadership

Configuration management

Change control

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

English fluency

MS Office

Education

Engineering/PM/Business Management degree

Tools

ALM

EWM

PLM

CMII certification (plus)

Job description

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 Project Configuration and Change Management (PCCM) Leader in Coimbatore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in configuration and change management to a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, driven, and innovative teammates.

You’ll ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability of delivered products and services to internal and external customers, keeping configurations under control and managing changes throughout the lifecycle of key projects, programs, or products. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including procurement, industrial, tender/project management, and quality), lead Configuration and Change Management (CCM) activities, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of defining the Configuration Management Plan (CMP) and leading Change Control Boards, but also monitoring CCM performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading CCM activities and deliverables for projects, programs, or products
• Defining and issuing Configuration Baseline Release Notes
• Ensuring consistency and integrity of baselines across projects
• Performing Configuration Audits and issuing Configuration Status Accounting Reports
• Coordinating and managing Change Requests end‑to‑end
• Monitoring CCM performance and implementing corrective actions
• Identifying and mitigating CCM‑related risks
• Providing feedback and contributing to the continuous improvement of CCM processes and tools

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related field

Experience in configuration and change management, with at least 8 years in a similar role

Knowledge of railway products, solutions, and systems

Familiarity with CCM tools (e.g., ALM, EWM, PLM)

A CMII certification or equivalent is a plus

Strong skills in communication, negotiation, and cross‑functional team management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluency in English

Systematic, proactive, and detail‑oriented approach

Leadership skills and the ability to influence and guide stakeholders

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. You’ll also:

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

Progress towards leadership or specialist roles in CCM

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!

Important to note

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.