Train Performance Manager

Train Performance Manager

Company: 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.

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Train Performance Manager (TPM)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Leads the Train System’s Technical Development & Validation throughout the development cycle and lifecycle of projects.
• Ensures train performances fulfil customer & regulatory requirements and is the main focal point to the customer for train performance & functionality topics.
• Is accountable for Train Reliability, for LCC target achievement, for Cybersecurity, for Validation and Engineering contribution to Certification & Authorization.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as main technical focal point for the customer for train performance topics, and leads the train system development and validation (operability analysis, system definition and architecture, performances, functions).

The main activities to be performed by the TPM are the following: ensure conversion of customer and regulatory requirements into train level requirements & specifications; lead operational analysis and development of a consistent set of train level requirements according to the Alstom standards; lead functional analysis, and verify that the specifications and architectures at train and system levels are satisfying the input requirements.

For this, the TPM leads the requirements specification and allocation to sub-system level, including electrical & functional interfaces definition. He provides support to System Engineers and ensures that Sub-Systems’ design is converging toward specified targets along project life cycle convergence, including during the verification and validation activities.

During train revenue service, the TPM leads the technical open issues resolution in line with project strategy, from investigation to modification implementation and problem closure.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

• Master of engineering or equivalent from educational degree, completed with experience.
• Extensive knowledge of products, projects, systems, Metier process and company background (More than 5 years in Railways engineering).
• Business English fluent.
• Customer oriented.
• Strong skills on technical management.
• Ability to switch between problem perspective to solution perspective.
• Ability to lead a project team.
• Ability to challenge and to be challenged.
• Ability to foster communications between multiple stakeholders/metiers.
• Ability for analysis, problem-solving and efficient decision-making in complex environment.
• Readiness to travel.

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.