Product Manager

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

Purpose of the Job

Owner of the development Strategy of the Transformer Product range Ensure that all Transformers in responsibility are available for sale and delivery within agreed performance, technical risk and cost that continually support the required growth, profitability and quality objectives of the Company. Define, manage and develop the Products Roadmap for the complete product range in responsibility. The Product Manager is owner and has responsibility for cost ownership of the products in his segment Lead and coordinate the activities involving the Teams on sites to support the product roadmap (R&D, Sustaining and Competitiveness), support and implementation of the procurement and Industrial strategy), competition and market survey, feedback from the operations and Projects. Follow and ensure the performances - including competitiveness - of the product at all phases from the development phase to the project execution and service operations. In pre-tendering phase, confirm the Product Solution in cooperation with the Traction Team, support the tender, and participate to the tender validation.

Main interface to the RS Platform for the Products in responsibility.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate the products roadmap in line with the defined targets at Component level for the products or segments in responsibility on every aspect (performances, competitiveness, engineering BCC, procurement and industrial BCC)
• Ensure the competitiveness of product portfolio in terms of technology and costs
• Ensure the validation and homologation of the product, and maintain it through the evolution the norms and standard regulations regarding their markets
• Observe the market to identify portfolio/technology gaps and derive the right actions (including competition benchmark)
• Ensure a close link with the RS Platform to align product strategies for the Platform or segments in responsibility
• Confirm the product definition for all tenders and application including the product variability and gaps including final tender validation
• Support Project to keep the product strategy accordingly to tender definition in the starting phase
• Manage, coordinate and maintain the collaboration within the teams involved on product development in development sites and support sites (engineering, industrial, procurement, tender and costing)
• Manage and ensure that all product documentation and definition is up to date.
• PAB & PRB Management and program follow up for R&D a sustaining programs
• Assist and approve Make vs Buy decision

Mandatory requirements

• Master of engineering or equivalent from Educational degree, completed with experience
• Business fluent in English language, French is a plus
• Strong knowledge and experience in transformer technology
• Experience in Engineering or Sub-System management > 5 years
• Specific knowledge in traction/vehicle design to understand the big picture'
• Ability to work in multi-skills and multi-cultural context
• Leader for its domain or experience in leading teams in matricial organization
• Good communication skills
• Ability to convince, to be solution oriented, to challenge and to be challenged
• Sense for coordination, good communication skills and team spirit
• Readiness to travel

Desirable requirements

• Global understanding of overall internal processes (Tenders, Projects, Engineering, Industrial, Supplier)
• Industrial expertise on Traction systems and specifically Transformers
• Specific knowledge on Traction systems, Transformers and manufacturing processes

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.

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