Development Center Director Germany

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.

Job Purpose

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.

Organization

Reports directly to: Platform VP. Other reporting to: Site Managing Director. Direct reports: Program managers, Metier leaders.

Main Responsibilities

• 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.

Educational Requirements

• Graduated from Engineering/technical disciplines.
• Specialization in Computer Sciences (desirable).

Experience

• Strong engineering/Product design experience.
• Experience in management of at least a mid-size engineering team.
• Experience in Program Management (desirable).

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.
• Good inclusiveness and negotiation skills with other peers to drive product roadmaps and arbitrate business priorities.
• Reporting capability in exposure to top management.
• Change Management is likely a desirable competency.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Job Type: Experienced