Req ID:485787 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 TITLE & JOB CODE Job Title (Job Code): EN-PR-01: Chief of Development PURPOSE OF THE JOB - Be responsible for the end-to-end product development (up to validation & certification). This means they ensures that the agreed (platform) product is developed on time, within the agreed budget and the right quality & performances - Lead cross-functional Train development activities involving all project stakeholders (e.g. Engineering, Procurement, Industrialization, Services). - Lead & coordinate sub-system managers during the development phase. - Endorse design authority and related decisions or trade-offs. ORGANISATION Organisation structure (job belongs to) Reports directly to: - Métier family: Engineering - Hierarchically, reports directly to: Project Manager - Functionally, reports to: Site Engineering Director Other reporting to: Direct reports:Train Performance Manager / Train Architecture Manager Design for Operations Manager Sub-S Managers until GPS Project Development Planning Manager Train Cost Manager Project Configuration & Change Manager Network & Links Internal - Project Manager /Project Core Team /Platforms /RSC Development Performance External - Suppliers /Customers MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Key accountabilities: - With Project Manager / Director and project team (e.g. quality, costs, contracts, planning) - Represents the technical authority in front of the customer and interface directly for major topics (e.g. design approval, VO, major non-compliances) - Ensures compliance with contract technical requirements - Is responsible for Train level Development Work Packages QCD - Reports on product development progress - Escalates development issues and decisions to be taken at project level - With project development team (incl. sub-systems Manager) - Sets and allocates technical and QCD objectives - Coordinates and monitors cross-functional activities and deliverables, Development Planning, Configuration & Change Management, Design For Operations, Design For Services. - Makes key cross-functional or technical decisions and trade-offs - Represents the design authority and ensures product liability, adherence to platform product and compliance with Alstom standards - Manages technical risks & define mitigation plans - With sites/métiers - Interacts with sites and métiers management to secure product development needs & deliverables at train level. - With Product Platform - Liaises with Platform Design Authority to align on new technical gaps versus tender hypothesis - Contributes to collect Project REX on product performances & sustaining evolution needs Performance measurements: - Product validation / Compliance with Source Requirements - On-Time Design Reviews - Project Development OTIF - Convergence towards targeted method time & LCC (Life Cycle Cost) if any - Convergence towards targeted CPU (Cost Per Unit) - Train Level Development Work Package costs at completion - Adherence to Platform product MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Educational Requirements Mandatory: Engineer degree or equivalent with experience in Engineering team. General knowledge of the product. - Knowledge on Engineering tasks to be performed. Desirable: - For big projects (> 100 000 hours), minimum 5 years’ experience on product development and management positions are required Experience Mandatory: - Extensive technical and Alstom platforms knowledge and project/company background Desirable: Competencies & Skills - Balanced skills between project management, product development and leadership - Ability for problem-solving and efficient decision-making in complex environment - Strong leadership and ability to federate teams on technical orientations to reach QCD targets - Demonstrated capacity to lead cross-functional activities and numerous/various stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment - Ability to drive Operational Excellence principles & ways of working in development activities 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. Job Type:Experienced Job Segment:Product Development, Chan