Train Operations Specialist

Req ID:417872 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

 Your Job as Train Operations Specialist :

• Delivering the global growth targets of Alstom’s Train Operations business by providing the operational delivery requirements.
• Deliver tactical and strategic support to Train Operations high criticality projects and tenders (deliverables, margin improvement, etc.)
• Developing Train Operations strategy for delivery against projects and tenders (multi-modal management, station management, advertising, passenger experience, infrastructure management and systems rules and processes)
• Supporting the mobilisation / setup of new sites and businesses (including licensing and safety management system)

Responsibilities:

Key accountabilities:

• Operational Lead for Train Operations Solutions for operational delivery
• Globally supporting critical projects and tenders, with potential to step in as interim project Operations or Safety Director.
• Driving delivery of solutions to enable operational mobilization in projects and tenders.
• Global Train Operations enhancement strategy (multi-modal management systems, infrastructure systems, safety, trains and station management).
• Developing and implementing new and enhancements safety management systems, infrastructure management systems and operational processes for existing and new business requirements.

Key Job Authorities and Dimensions :

• Support new business segment in Alstom (Train Operations), with AiM+ objective 200m EUR/year Sales growth
• Supporting creation of new OM JV partnerships
• Seek and support M&A’s linked to TOSM business

Performance measurements:

• Operational Lead responsible for global improvement of Services Solution TOSM (backlog and new tenders).
• Operational interface to colleagues responsible for technical deliverables related to tenders/projects: OTD, QCD, etc.

The educational requirements :

• Master or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

The experience required :  

• Experience of holding Senior Operations roles in railway industry and managing highly critical projects and safety management.
• Previous transversal and/or international assignment in leadership roles within Railway Undertakings and Infrastructure Management Companies is desired
• Leading role in mobilising new operations is desired

The skills and competences we are looking for :

• Strong operational and safety acumen
• Project management skills
• Good communication
• Leadership, entrepreneurship mindset and result oriented
• Good knowledge of railway structures, systems and safety requirements, risk management, operational systems and processes analysis and good knowledge of industry regulations, processes and guidance in relation to operational requirements
• Conflict and crisis management
• Experience of report writing, managing tasks/projects, interfacing with clients

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.