Senior Project Manager

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 in Cairo we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project management expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and innovative team of experts driving impactful change in the railway industry.

You'll lead the execution of medium-criticality projects, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, customer expectations, and Alstom’s processes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and finance, to deliver projects on time and within budget while optimizing financial performance and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

You’ll specifically take care of project governance, resource management, and stakeholder alignment, but also lead risk mitigation strategies and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.

We’ll look to you for:

• Driving project Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Planning (QCDP) performance while optimizing margin and cash flow

  
  

• Defining project strategy, objectives, and governance in line with contractual requirements

  
  

• Leading and coordinating project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close-out

  
  

• Ensuring customer satisfaction and alignment with contractual requirements

  
  

• Managing project risks, opportunities, and claims

  
  

• Reporting project progress and KPIs to senior management with transparency

  
  

• Ensuring compliance with Alstom’s Code of Ethics, EHS, Railway Safety, and Quality standards

  
  

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 or a related field

  
  

• 10+ years of experience as a project manager in the railway industry, including at least 5 years in signalling and communications (Mainline and/or Urban projects)

  
  

• Proven experience with EPC contracts, stakeholder management, and collaboration with subcontractors, partners, suppliers, and customers

  
  

• Strong project management skills and knowledge of project management processes

  
  

• Leadership and team management capabilities, with experience coordinating multi-site and multi-functional teams

  
  

• Advanced negotiation skills and the ability to manage customer relationships effectively

  
  

• Proficiency in managing complex situations, including conflict resolution and crisis management

  
  

• Knowledge of Alstom’s way of working is a plus

  
  

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 signalling

  
  

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

  
  

• Contribute to innovative projects

  
  

• Utilise our dynamic 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

  
  

• Progress towards senior leadership roles or specialized technical expertise

  
  

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.