Project Director

Project Director - Rolling Stock (Rail)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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Could you be the full-time Project Director - Rolling Stock (Rail) in the USA we're looking for? This is a hybrid role with frequent travel to ALSTOM's U.S. sites. Location is flexible, with preference for Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Hornell, NY.Your future roleTake on a new challenge and apply your extensive project management and engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field.Work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.Lead the Project Core Team to ensure the successful delivery of assigned tasks, meeting schedules, budgets, and quality standards.Work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Relations), oversee project execution through effective governance and risk management, and ensure Alstom's legal and contractual rights are protected.We'll look to you for:Managing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and creating a Detailed Project ScheduleServing as the primary Customer Interface throughout the project lifecycleOverseeing Project Risk, Opportunity, and Improvement ManagementLeading Project Launch, Change Management, and Contractual Obligation ManagementAllocating and monitoring project budgets to ensure financial performancePreparing and delivering internal project reports, including status updates and financial performance insightsReviewing project progress and providing strategic directions to Project Core Team membersIdentifying and initiating actions to enhance team effectiveness, including applying team effectiveness toolsDelegating work packages and special tasks to optimize the overall projectEnsuring Alstom's legal and contractual rights are protected while seeking and proposing additional opportunities to the Customer Director/PlatformAll about youDegree in engineeringMinimum 20 years of transportation-related experienceStrong preference for rail industry experience; rolling-stock experience highly desirableFamiliarity with U.S. transportation markets and customer expectations (U.S. rail market knowledge is preferred)Project management processes experience, including WBS, detailed project schedules, risk management, and change managementMust be available and willing to travel domestically for project/site/customer visits (USA)Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skillsResilience and adaptability in fast-paced, complex environmentsLeadership skills to guide and motivate diverse teamsAbility to identify and propose customer-centric opportunitiesStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesThings you'll enjoyProgress towards becoming a key leader in complex project management within the rail industry, driving innovation and operational excellenceWork with a diverse and experienced Project Core Team to ensure the successful delivery of rail projectsUtilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment that fosters leadership, resilience, adaptability, and continuous learningSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countriesContribute to innovative projectsBenefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k)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.