Development Center Director Germany

Req ID:521058

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.

DC DIRECTOR GERMANY

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Manage System/Program managers and metier leaders, ensuring the QCD of program execution of the Development Center, in line with platform Strategy and Regional Centers deliveries

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

ADM Platforms

Reports directly to:

Platform VP

Other reporting to:

Site Managing Director

Direct reports:

Program managers, Metier leaders

Network & Links

Internal

Solution directors

Other DC Directors

Design Authorities

Regional Center Site MD, Projects managers, Engineering, Industrial, quality, sourcing, HR Director

External

Customers

Universities

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Key accountabilities:

QCD execution of all development programs assigned to the Development Center, in line with platform strategy and region requests.

Ensure coordination with Solution Directors, and support platform overall strategy and solution roadmaps

Ensure coordination with Regional Center (for planning, quality, finance, deliveries, interaction with engineering and projects…)

Monitor and develop DC team people skills, according global strategy

Definition and management of the transformation plans

Report DC performances to management

Define and coordinate interactions with other DC, according to program PIOs and common objectives

Develop and execute competitiveness plans for the Development Center in coordination with platform and regions

Ensure that Products & Systems are sustained (Life Cycle Management)

Support tenders and validate quotations of R&D gaps and VO.

Performance measurements:

Adherence to Delivery Plan & QCD commitment

Métiers maturity

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

Graduated from Engineering/technical disciplines

Desirable:

Specialization in Computer Sciences

Experience

Mandatory:

Strong engineering/Product design experience

Experience in management of at least a mid-size engineering team

Desirable:

Experience in Program Management

Competencies & Skills

Strong project management/QCD skill

Capability in team management, acquired through progressive exposure in other engineering positions

Leadership and understanding of business priorities

Good inclusiveness and negotiation skills with other peers to drive product roadmaps and arbitrate business priorities

Reporting capability in exposure to top management

Change Management is likely a desirable competency

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

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