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 Senior Project Manager Traxx Competitiveness (f/m/d) in Mannheim we’re looking for?

In Mannheim, over 1000 colleagues from 36 different countries work together to develop locomotives, as well as signal and propulsion technology for vehicles that are deployed both regionally and worldwide. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Frank Nuernberg and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

We’ll look for you to :

• Drive the execution of a portfolio consisting of numerous competitiveness projects with the target to optimize the costs of the Traxx3 product. Overall criticality of the portfolio can be considered as a medium critical project.
• Target to maximize the results with respect to cash and margin whilst delivering on time, in conformity with Alstom project management and execution processes,
• Be accountable for project Quality Cost Delivery Planning (QCDP) and project Environment Health & Safety (EHS),
• Ensure Alstom legal and contractual rights are protected,
• Seek and propose to the Tenders & Projects Director Traxx and the Platform additional opportunities.
• Represent Tenders & Projects function in overarching optimization projects (e. g. IMPACT30, …)

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:

• 10 years’ experience as project manager in railway industry
• Experience of working in and with multi-national companies and in different business cultures
• Project management skills
• Good communication skills
• Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-functional teams)
• Leadership, entrepreneurship mindset and result oriented
• Good Knowledge of Project management processes
• Good knowledge of railway products and systems
• Ability to manage customer relationship
• Advanced Negotiation skills
• Conflict and crisis management

• 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:
• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized "Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events
• Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives
• Access to corporate benefits

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 Opportunities Statement

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.