Sub System Manager

Alstom; Katowice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Poland is seeking a Sub-System Manager to lead the design and development of rail solutions, coordinating across engineering, procurement, and supply chain. You will drive complex initiatives to ensure subsystem reliability and on-time delivery.

In this role you will manage sub-system scopes, monitor performance, and align with contract objectives, while leading cross-functional teams and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Experience with project management principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering.
• Familiarity with risk management, compliance, and quality standards.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Very good command of English.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional, multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate sub-system activities from requirements capture to final project delivery.
• Plan, monitor, and manage sub-system activities, including scope, schedule, resources, and risks.
• Synchronize stakeholders and ensure alignment at the sub-system level.
• Manage interfaces with project-level teams and train-level teams to resolve issues and optimize outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Multicultural collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Project management degree

PMP certification

Job description

Req: 529238

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are seeking a passionate Sub System Manager to lead the design and development of advanced rail solutions, working alongside dedicated teams to deliver projects that transform urban mobility. As a leader, you will drive complex initiatives, ensuring every subsystem meets the highest standards of reliability and innovation.

Could you be the full-time Sub-System Manager in Chorzów we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of sub-system scopes within our projects, driving progress and delivering results that make a tangible impact. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, procurement, supply chain, and more), manage resources and timelines, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

You’ll specifically take care of coordinating sub-system activities and stakeholders, but also monitor performance metrics and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

We’ll look to you for:

• Applying project strategies to meet contractual commitments and targets for sub-systems.
• Proactively contributing to overall project performance by identifying risks, savings, and opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards across sub-system scopes.
• Leading and coordinating sub-system activities from requirement capture to final project delivery.
• Planning, monitoring, and managing sub-system activities, including scope, schedule, resources, and risks.
• Synchronizing stakeholders and ensuring alignment at the sub-system level.
• Managing interfaces with project-level teams and train-level teams to resolve issues and optimize outcomes.

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, or a related field.
• Experience or understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge or education in electrical engineering,
• Familiarity with risk management, compliance, and quality standards.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Very good command of English.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional, multicultural teams.

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 cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions for rail systems.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects with a tangible impact on sustainable mobility.
• 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 senior project management or leadership roles.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical).

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.