Project Manager

Alstom; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Mumbai is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end projects with a focus on QCDP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Planning) and EHS performance. You will coordinate engineering, operations, and procurement teams, manage customer relationships, and drive project strategy in line with contract requirements.

We value strong communication, leadership, and a track record of delivering complex railway projects in multinational settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a qualification in Project Management.
• 10 years of experience as a sub-system/component manager or qualified PM.
• Minimum 7 years in a relevant domain.
• Experience with multinational companies and diverse cultures.
• Knowledge of project management processes and railway products/systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• Ability to manage customer relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Exposure to railway signalling (preferred).
• Familiarity with Alstom’s processes and ways of working (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Drive project QCDP performance and optimize financial outcomes.
• Define project strategy in line with contract requirements and PMP.
• Lead and coordinate project activities from transfer to close-out.
• Manage resources and align stakeholders toward shared goals.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and savings.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and railway safety standards.
• Manage customer and external stakeholder relationships.
• Provide timely reporting of progress and KPIs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Contract management

Railway systems

Negotiation

Education

Master’s in Project Management

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 Manager in Mumbai we’re looking for?

Take on a new challenge and apply your project management expertise in a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and results‑driven teammates.

You’ll drive the execution of projects with low criticality, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and customer expectations. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, operations, procurement), lead and coordinate project activities, and manage customer relationships to deliver outstanding results.

You’ll specifically take care of project Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Planning (QCDP) as well as Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance, but also ensure that Alstom’s legal and contractual rights are protected, while identifying potential opportunities for further collaboration with customers.

We’ll look to you for:

• Driving project QCDP performance and optimizing financial outcomes, including margin and cash flow
• Defining project strategy in line with contract requirements, including Project Management Plan (PMP) elaboration and objective allocation
• Leading and coordinating project activities and stakeholders from project transfer to close‑out
• Managing resources and ensuring alignment of key project stakeholders towards shared goals
• Proactively identifying and managing risks, opportunities, and savings
• Ensuring compliance with applicable rules, instructions, and standards, including EHS, quality, and railway safety
• Managing customer and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements
• Providing transparent and timely reporting of project progress and key performance indicators

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:

• Master’s degree with a qualification in Project Management
• 10 years of experience as a sub‑system/component manager, qualified project manager, or manager of an operational scope
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a relevant domain
• Experience working in or with multinational companies and across diverse business cultures
• Knowledge of project management processes and railway products/systems
• Strong communication, leadership, and team management skills
• Ability to manage customer relationships and negotiate effectively
• Exposure to railway signalling (preferred)
• Familiarity with Alstom’s processes and ways of working (desirable)

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 state‑of‑the‑art project management methodologies
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and supportive teams
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environmentSteer 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 senior leadership or technical specialist roles
• 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.