System Validation Lead - Testing Excellence

Alstom; Milano; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a System Validation Manager to lead testing activities for complex transport systems, including trains, metros, and signaling projects in Europe. You will define test strategies, develop reusable patterns, and ensure tool traceability across the TDS organization.

You will manage resources, coordinate subcontracted work, and drive performance through KPI monitoring and targeted training aligned with Alstom’s strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience applying standard processes and related methodologies in project testing.
• Define, develop and share reusable test patterns for the TDS organization.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Manage the traceability and configuration of tools used by the team.

Responsibilities

• Assign resources for executing Projects testing activities.
• Manage workload including subcontracted parts (technical assistance or work-packages).
• Contribute to the subcontracting strategy in liaison with Sourcing.
• Evaluate performance and set objectives of the team.
• Define the training plan aligned to the team’s needs and Alstom strategy.
• Propose to the Site CV Manager the investments to ensure deliveries on projects.
• Keep KPIs updated and monitor domain performance for improvement.

Skills

Test management

QA processes

Team leadership

Traceability

Tools

Test management tools

Traceability tools

Job description

Alstom is seeking a System Validation Manager to lead testing activities for complex transport systems, including trains, metros, and signaling projects in Europe. You will define test strategies, develop reusable patterns, and ensure tool traceability across the TDS organization.

You will manage resources, coordinate subcontracted work, and drive performance through KPI monitoring and targeted training aligned with Alstom’s strategy.