Group manager V&V

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Pittsburgh seeks a Group Manager V&V to lead verification and validation of safety-critical rail systems. You will own V&V strategy, drive system-level testing, and mentor a cross-functional team to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include establishing rigorous reliability standards, reducing defects, and promoting innovative testing methodologies across engineering, operations, and quality. This role offers impact on mobility and safety at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in verification, validation, or quality management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in V&V processes, safety-critical systems, and rail industry standards.
• Strong understanding of system engineering, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive scalable V&V strategies for large rail projects, ensuring robust system performance.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, and quality teams to achieve seamless integration.
• Establish and maintain rigorous reliability standards, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Champion innovation by implementing new testing methodologies and digital tools.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the V&V team and across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Job description

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 seek a passionate Group manager V&V to lead the design and development of advanced verification and validation solutions, working alongside dedicated teams to ensure the reliability and safety of rail systems. This role demands ownership, complex problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering lasting impact.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Drive scalable V&V strategies for large rail projects, ensuring robust system performance.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, and quality teams to achieve seamless integration.
• Establish and maintain rigorous reliability standards, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Champion innovation by implementing new testing methodologies and digital tools.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the V&V team and across departments.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in verification, validation, or quality management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in V&V processes, safety-critical systems, and rail industry standards.
• Strong understanding of system engineering, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership, communication, and team development skills, with a focus on mentoring and driving results.

How Success Is Measured

• On-time delivery of V&V milestones aligned with strategic project goals.
• Effective collaboration and leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Reduction in defects, improved troubleshooting, and increased operational efficiency.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Leverage cutting-edge technology and contribute to Alstom's strategic vision for safe, sustainable mobility.
• Make a global impact from Pittsburgh, connecting communities and shaping transportation.
• Advance your career through continuous learning, training, and development opportunities.

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.