Req ID:521058 

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.

DC DIRECTOR GERMANY

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Manage System/Program managers and metier leaders, ensuring the QCD of program execution of the Development Center, in line with platform Strategy and Regional Centers deliveries

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

ADM Platforms

Reports directly to:

Platform VP

Other reporting to:

Site Managing Director

Direct reports:

Program managers, Metier leaders

Network & Links

Internal

• Solution directors
• Other DC Directors
• Design Authorities
• Regional Center Site MD, Projects managers, Engineering, Industrial, quality, sourcing, HR Director

External

• Customers
• Universities

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Key accountabilities:

• QCD execution of all development programs assigned to the Development Center, in line with platform strategy and region requests.
• Ensure coordination with Solution Directors, and support platform overall strategy and solution roadmaps
• Ensure coordination with Regional Center (for planning, quality, finance, deliveries, interaction with engineering and projects…)
• Monitor and develop DC team people skills, according global strategy
• Definition and management of the transformation plans
• Report DC performances to management
• Define and coordinate interactions with other DC, according to program PIOs and common objectives
• Develop and execute competitiveness plans for the Development Center in coordination with platform and regions
• Ensure that Products & Systems are sustained (Life Cycle Management)
• Support tenders and validate quotations of R&D gaps and VO.

Performance measurements:

• Adherence to Delivery Plan & QCD commitment
• Métiers maturity

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Graduated from Engineering/technical disciplines

Desirable:

• Specialization in Computer Sciences

Experience

Mandatory:

• Strong engineering/Product design experience
• Experience in management of at least a mid-size engineering team

Desirable:

• Experience in Program Management

Competencies & Skills

• Strong project management/QCD skill
• Capability in team management, acquired through progressive exposure in other engineering positions
• Leadership and understanding of business priorities