Services Engineering Design Authority LR

Req ID:526610

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.

Could you be the full-time Engineering Project Manager – Light Rail Services in Mannheim we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project management and technical expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a key role in leading projects for Light Rail in Services, ensuring technical excellence and operational efficiency. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Procurement, Certification/Validation), manage engineering studies and bids, and oversee the implementation of changes for smaller projects, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of managing engineering risks and obsolescence plans, but also contribute to cost reduction initiatives and propose innovative solutions for R&D programs.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing projects for Light Rail in Services (and other BOSTRAB-type vehicles)

• Providing design authority for Light Rail Services

• Producing the technical development plan and the engineering work breakdown

• Leading engineering studies, bids, and project execution

• Implementing modifications to improve reliability and serviceability

• Supporting cost reduction actions with Sourcing and Industrial teams

• Proposing and implementing innovative R&D programs and new technologies

• Managing the Product Safety management system and ensuring safety risks are mitigated

• Capturing and ensuring ownership of relevant regulations and standards

• Interfacing with key project stakeholders

• Achieving QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets on projects

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:

• University degree in Railway Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Automation, or Electrical Engineering

• First experience in Railways system/application engineering

• Good interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills

• Structured and organised with a hands-on approach

• Customer focus and management skills

• Fluency in English and German

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 flexible 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 technical expert pathways

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.