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 Service Bid and Project Manager (f/m/d) 80% - 100% (f/m/d) in Zurich we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

140 years of Swiss railway history meet modern solutions for green mobility in Zurich. With 300 colleagues, our Zurich site servs as a global competence center for high-performance traction technology and a development hub for locomotives, bogies, mechanical and electrical systems, as well as services for the local and global markets. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to [HIRING MANAGER] and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

We’ll look for you to :

Business development: Support Service growth strategy for Service in CH and for the site Villeneuve

• Implement business development strategy in close relationship with Customer directors;
• Develop relationships with customers and partners;
• Seek and propose to the Customer Director & Platform additional opportunities.

Tender Phase: Work in close relationship with Tender Leader and the full tender team

• Determine the complexity of the tender based on reliable information using criticality matrix
• Analyze in detail the request for proposal (RFP)
• Support Tender Leader to perform Win No Go, Tender Review Meeting (TRM), Tender Transfer Meeting (TTM), Win Loss Analysis (WLA) and consolidation of inputs from Support functions
• Manage QCD optimization (in liaise with Bid Costing Manager if any) and obtain clear commitments from different actors
• Check, challenge and properly consolidate documented commitments
• Prepare the documentation necessary to submit to Customer (technical description, planning, pricing)

Project Phase

• Definition of Project objectives and main drivers (product/service performance, planning) to achieve customer satisfaction in the frame of the Contract
• Be accountable for project QCDP performance and optimize Project Financial performance (Margin & Cash)
• As WP Owner of the Project Management Work Package, he/she is QCDP accountable for all the activities of his/her WP.
• Be responsible for the project governance. Define project strategy in line with contract requirements, including Project Management Plan (PMP) elaboration and objectives allocation to Sub-Systems (planning, cost, quality, performance).

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:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Economics;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as: project manager or manager of an operational scope;
• German language min. level B2/C1;
• Nice to have skills: IPMA level C, knowledge about ALSTOM’s ways of working, experience in working in multi-national companies;
• Other competencies: Project Management skills, team management skills, experience in matrix organizations, excellent communication skills, leadership and entrepreneurship oriented mindset;
• Good Knowledge of Project Management Processes;
• Knowledge of railway products and systems is an advantage.

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:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package and benefits such as company pension plans and discounted tickets for public transport (e.g. ZVV Bonuspass)
• 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

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.