Deputy Program Manager

Req ID:460359

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.

Join us as a Deputy Program Manager and you will be looking at a career defining role based in Canada

As a Deputy Progam Manager, you will be responsible in leading the Core Team in the succesful delivery of the assigned tasks within a schedule, allocated budgets of high quality. The incumbent will also support in applying/implementing the key Agile Management Processes and governances to ensure flawless execution.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Program Launch
• Support Project scheduling to ensure the activities are up to date with WBS and Detailed Program Schedule
• Participate to program reviews to finalize and execute Program Management Plan
• Follow up with internal teams discuss project priorities deadline and conduct risk assessment
• Serve pivotal role as Customer Interface
• Opportunity and Improvement Management, Change Management,
• Participate in reviews to ensure product deliverables meets DFQ gates
• Forecast delays and communicate information to management including PM
• Provide support in resource planning
• Support audits and other Alstom quality initiatives
• Run scrum meetings
• Managing Nonconformance report triaging
• Coordinate between product and specific application teams
• Documentation support for Release package
• Schedule meetings
• Prepare presentations for program review, contractual obligation management, budget allocation and internal program reporting (status).
• Review progress and give directions for program execution of the Core Team members.
• Identify and initiate actions to increase team effectiveness
• Supporting team effectiveness tool kit application by the Program Manager
• Assist in allocation of work packages between roles and day-to-day
• Delegation of special tasks to the Program Core Team members to optimize the total project.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal, verbal communication skills, and problem solving

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Additional 4 years of related experience may be substituted for the degree.
• 3+ years of Project Management or similar related experience in Data Analytics, Agile experience is preferred.
• Experience in transportation industry, specifically in train control is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

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.