Electrification Project Manager

Req ID:496616 

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, more than 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 Electrification Project Manager in Toronto, Canada, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project management and electrification expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dynamic team, both locally and globally.

You'll play a key role in delivering electrification solutions that meet project targets and ensure seamless coordination across diverse teams and stakeholders. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with on-shore and off-shore engineering teams, construction teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration and execution of electrification systems. You’ll also manage interfaces, oversee risks, and drive compliance with performance standards, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of coordinating design and sourcing needs with project objectives, managing risks, and ensuring the successful delivery of electrification subsystems, but also lead collaborative initiatives to enhance communication and efficiency across teams.

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinating design needs, sourcing requirements, and project targets, including preparing business cases and client presentations

• Managing risks through identification, regular updates to the risk register, and coordinating mitigation actions

• Overseeing requirements capture, allocation, and closure at each project stage, including V&V activities

• Defining and updating design production KPIs, conducting root cause analysis, and collaborating with internal stakeholders

• Managing modifications from identification to implementation across electrification subsystems

• Preparing and coordinating the DFQ process with stakeholders in design, safety, cybersecurity, and subsystems

• Proposing and implementing innovative ways of working, including remote team collaboration and improved communication

• Coordinating target price definitions with relevant stakeholders

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 Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (mandatory)

• Professional Engineer designation (preferred) or in progress

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Project Management (desirable)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in delivering railway projects, preferably electrification projects

• Demonstrated knowledge of railway design and build projects, including operations and maintenance aspects

• Good understanding of OCS design and delivery

• Basic knowledge of power supply environments and interfaces with catenary systems

• Familiarity with Canadian standards and common practices is an asset

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and resilience

• Fluent in English; a second language is appreciated

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail electrification

• Collaborate with diverse and supportive teams across multiple geographies

• Contribute to innovative and impactful projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities

• Progress towards leadership or technical expert roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $135,000 – $180,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents an   existing vacancy.

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.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at  View email address on jobsearch.alstom.com while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.