Program Manager

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in employee development

Collaborative work environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a full-time Program Manager in Pittsburgh, PA to lead innovative projects in transport networks. You will manage program delivery and ensure alignment across teams such as Engineering and Project Management to uphold Quality, Cost, and Delivery commitments.

This role demands strong project management skills, a degree in engineering, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Join us to contribute to impactful transport solutions and enjoy stability in your career.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of complex systems, program or project management.
• Knowledge of Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) management.
• Familiarity with engineering product development lifecycle.
• Ability to manage and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program development activities and deliver the program's baselines.
• Manage, control and execute all development activities related to the program.
• Coordinate all program work packages, capacity/resource analysis, risks and mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Degree in engineering or related technical discipline

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 onsite Program Manager in Pittsburgh, PA, US we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project and program management expertise in a cutting‑edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates. You'll drive impactful results by ensuring the successful delivery of Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) commitments for programs. Day‑to‑day, you'll work closely with teams across the business, including Engineering, Research & Development and Project Management, to align program roadmaps and ensure on‑time delivery. You'll also lead program reviews, manage risks and implement improvement plans to enhance efficiency and competitiveness, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program development activities and deliver the program's baselines according to the Engineering Management Plan and the Quality Cost Delivery (QCD) commitments.
• Propose and maintain the development detailed roadmap implementation aligned with solutions needs and requirements, in coordination with other Program Managers as needed, ensuring safety, quality, application competitiveness, customer orientation and innovation.
• Manage, control and execute all development activities related to the program—performance, planning/delivery, cost, risks and savings—ensuring compliance with the approved QCD commitments.
• Manage Delivery On‑Time (IOT/DOT‑i) commitment and change.
• Coordinate all program work packages, capacity/resource analysis, risks and mitigation plans with the unit/team according to the Program Development Organization (PDO).
• Ensure that Gate/Design/Peer Review decisions are implemented.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience or understanding of complex systems, program or project management.
• Knowledge of Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) management.
• Familiarity with engineering product development lifecycle.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Background in hardware, software or IT technology.
• Ability to manage and coordinate cross‑functional teams.

Benefits

• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning.
• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Work with diverse and innovative teams to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in complex systems and program management.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employment

As a global business, we are an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.