Project Operations Manager at Alstom

Job Purpose

• Support the Project Manager by managing the operational activities
• Coordinate the operational project team (such as PrEM, PrIM, PrSM, PrSCM, PrTCM, PrCCM, PrPIM…) and Participating Units in accordance with QCDP objectives of the project

Key Responsibilities

• To support the Project Manager on operational topics including:
• Ensure that all activities from PC10 (ex-works) to PAC (customer acceptance) are well coordinated and managed with all relevant stakeholders (Manufacturing, T&C, EoC, TFR, PRASA, Wolmerton teams including the depot manager and the PrPIM)
• Coordinate the feedback of issues detected after PC10 to the production line
• Review and approve all technical derogations
• Co-ordinate and ensure timely closure of all 8Ds (systemic defects) and other design improvements (especially ones requested by the customer)
• Manage the execution of baselines, projects in the master plan and CCB (change & config board) changes
• Assist in identifying and mitigating operational risks (specifically related to Supply Chain and availability of machinery in the factory)
• Assisting in project reviews as necessary
• Assisting in the management of Risks and Savings as necessary

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering 
• Other qualifications in Project Management (CAPM, PMP, IPMA), Continuous Improvement or higher qualifications/registrations in Engineering will be an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a core technical role (e.g. Engineering, Industrial, Quality, etc…) and
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a cross functional project team

Competencies & Skills 

• General knowledge of Railways and related technologies
• General knowledge of Project Management principles
• In depth knowledge of subsystems on passenger trains
• In depth knowledge of the V-Cycle (DFQ) product development processes
• Excellent written and oral skills in English
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective collaboration and working in a team
• Problem solving skills