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, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the Traction Project Manager (f/m/d)80‑100% in Zürich - CH we’re looking for?
Alstom Switzerland AG attaches great importance to diversity and gender balance. Our leadership team is composed of 45% female leaders. We specifically encourage female candidates to apply for this position.
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your traction project management expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You’ll report to Martin BOHAC - Site Project Engineering Manager in Zürich - CH, and work alongside passionate, motivated and dedicated international teammates.
You’ll specifically take care of delivering international traction projects. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Engineering Manager, Quality, Procurement, Operations, Contracts and Requirements Managers, Finance, Customers and Suppliers). You'll be the person the team turns to for momentum and to push projects forward. No two days are the same, but day‑to‑day you’ll manage costing schedules, enable those around you to excel, and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of:
* Achieve QCDP objectives of the traction project and ensure sub‑system requirements are implemented
* Apply Project Strategy according to defined contractual and Project commitments and targets, as allocated on sub‑system
* Plan, monitor, control and manage project end‑to‑end activities (scope, schedule, resources, cost, risks, saving, opportunities)
We’ll look to you for:
* Actively contribute to Project performance
* Alert in case of deviations impacting project objectives; actively contribute to risks, savings and opportunity management
* Ensure compliance with applicable rules, instructions and standards, process & tools: Code of Ethics & Compliance, Environment Health & Safety and Quality
* Plan, monitor, control and manage project end‑to‑end activities (scope, schedule, resources, cost, risks, saving, opportunities)
* Coordinate and support consistent cross‑functional execution objectives, activities and deliverables (Engineering, R&D programs, Procurement, Supply Chain, Indus when applicable, Reliability Availability Maintainability Safety (RAMS), etc.)
* Lead teams in successful achievement of project objectives, synchronize stakeholders at traction level and ensure stakeholder alignments
* Perform sub‑system level decisions and trade‑offs, implement change management at sub‑system level
* Manage sub‑system situation and Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and report with transparency
All about you
* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering
* Minimum 5 years of experience in Traction business and project execution/product development
* Passion for project management
* Capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi‑site/multi‑métier teams
* Being able to understand the organization, the processes and the products involved and decide independently when significant impact on QCD make it necessary to involve next level
* Ability to gain and apply insight from every project
* Flair for leading and influencing others
* A proactive and resourceful approach
* Desire to work collaboratively in multinational company
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Adaptability and effective time management
* Detail‑oriented
* Experience or understanding of conflict and crisis management
Things you’ll enjoy
* Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
* Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
* Contribute to innovative projects
* Utilize our hybrid 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 Project Manager or BID Manager
* Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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