Head of Programme Management

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.

With growing activities in Canada to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation, Alstom is looking for motivated candidates who will help us leverage our expertise and apply it locally.

You are attracted to our organization and our projects, join us as Program Manager and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role.

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a cutting-edge field. As Program Manager, you'll drive the execution of program development to fulfill Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Time (QCDT) objectives, ensuring alignment with Alstom’s global standards and goals. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Sub-System Managers, Product Managers, and Commodity Managers), manage program governance, and ensure the successful delivery of program objectives, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of program execution using a target cost approach and cost management practices, but also support the first applicative projects of the program to ensure seamless governance and execution.

You have developed solid skills in project and/or program and cost management, in the railway or transportation sector and are recognized as an engaging and collaborating leader to orchestrate cross-functional activities in a complex multicultural and multilevel environment, you are our ideal candidate.

This position based at our St-Bruno site on the South Shore of Montreal is a permanent full-time position- Ability to work in an international, multi-site and matrix organization. Hybrid work environment – 3 days on site.

Maximizing results with respect to R&D investments and economics while adhering to Alstom’s program management processes
Managing governance activities such as Program Review Boards and scope change control boards
Coordinating program activities from development to project execution
Monitoring program performance indicators, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and Gate Review timelines

Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
University degree in a technical field- engineering preferred
At least 5 years of experience as a Program/Engineering Manager in the railway, automotive, aircraft, or equivalent industry
Engineering background with project deployment experience
Experience in cost management, design-to-cost, and planning control
Proficiency in risk assessment and the ability to mobilize teams to achieve objectives
Fluency in both French and English

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. Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Work with new security standards for rail signalling
Contribute to innovative projects
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Progress towards leadership roles in program or product management
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in.