Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, click here

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 VIE - Finance we’re looking for ?

Your future role

The Work Package Controller is responsible for overseeing and managing work packages within a project, ensuring that they are executed efficiently and effectively. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, monitoring budget and schedule, and providing accurate and timely reports.

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinate and manage work packages within a project, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and team members to define work package scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed work package plans, including resource allocation, task sequencing, and dependencies.
• Monitor work package progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary. -
• Conduct regular status meetings with project team members to track progress, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely reports on work package performance, including budget, schedule, and quality metrics.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to monitor and control work package expenses.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, standards, and best practices.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as project management, business administration, or engineering.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and issues.
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel and SAP (SAP is a plus)
• Proficiency in English, German (and other European languages is a plus)
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also being a team player.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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:

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects

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.

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