Head of Electric Traction
Alstom
Req ID: 498689
Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide
Could you be the full-time Head of Traction Power in Toronto, ON, we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your electrification and project management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking teammates.
You'll ensure the successful delivery of electrification projects, driving safety, quality, and performance across all phas es of the project lifecycle. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across engineering, construction, and customer operations, manage interfaces with stakeholders, and champion risk and opportunity management strategies, and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of leading and coordinating electrification activities and stakeholders, including Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) and Power Supply (POS) subsystems, but also optimizing electrification financial performance (margin and cash).
We’ll look to you for:
Ensuring safety, EHS (Environment, Health & Safety), and compliance requirements are fully implemented within the electrification scope of works
Planning, monitoring, and controlling end-to-end electrification activities, including scope, schedule, resources, cost, and risks
Leading the electrification strategy definition in line with contract requirements
Managing interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, consultants, and partners
Driving resource management and fostering collaboration across multi-site teams
Ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to project KPIs, including Design for Quality (DFQ) milestones
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 Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific field
Professional Engineer designation as per Canadian regulations
Master's Degree in Business Administration and/or Project Management (desirable)
A minimum of 15 years of experience in railroad electrification project management, including critical brownfield projects
Experience in managing and coordinating engineering services related to rail systems
Proficiency in project management processes and railway products/systems
Leadership and team management skills, with experience coordinating multi-site teams
Strong customer relationship management and advanced negotiation skills
Resilience, problem-solving ability, and an entrepreneurial mindset
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 transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
Utilise our agile 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 senior leadership roles
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
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