Project Specialist

Req ID:467052 

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.

Project Specialist responsibilities include working closely with team Project Managers and Architects to organize projects, prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, schedule and budget for projects and ensure a thorough follow-up on critical projects and related activities. You will perform various coordinating tasks, like schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, like maintaining project documentation and handling PMO and financial queries. You will also support on implementing the Digital Services project governance and chairing the rituals. To succeed in this role, you should have excellent time management and communication skills, Also you'll collaborate with various internal and external teams or customers to deliver results... with respect to deadlines as well as good background on managing and coordinating projects portfolio.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare projects launch
• Manage transition from Architecture to Project teams Delivery
• Coordinate project management activities and resources
• Break projects into work-packages and prepare action plans with defined schedule
• Liaise with various stakeholders to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management Help prepare budgets and analyze project related risks
• Oversee project procurement and sourcing activities
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise
• Ensure thorough follow-up of critical projects
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to Digital Platform teams
• Work with the Project Managers to eliminate blockers
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and repo
• Charing Digital Services Project Rituals for Europe
• Implementing the defined governance for Digital Services Projects Europe
• Perform PMO activities across all Digital Services Projects Europe

Educational Requirements

Mandatory

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering/Technology (or Business Administration with IT Specialization)
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience as a Project manager or similar role
•  Experience in project management, from architecture to delivery, of complex build projectsability to work collaboratively with cross-functional global teams

Desirable:

• PMP / PRINCE/ CSM certification is a plus
• Experience in Transport Industry is a plus
• Experience with Devops methodology is a plus

Experience

Mandatory: 

• Experience of Agile Development 
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management 
• Strong coordination and teamwork skills
• Strong IT background with ability to understand IT architecture and requirements 
• Willingness to learn and investigate new technologies 
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control Ability to work in collaboration with other departments (Security, Infrastructure, etc) •
• Solution orientated mindset and be pragmatic in execution. Experience managing a team and be a collaborative team member Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g. Planisware, MS Project.) 
• Ability to prepare and interpret schedules and step-by-step action plans Ability to report to management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner 
• Fluency in EnglishIT 

General Competencies & Skills

Integrity: Shall perform his/her work with honesty, diligence, and responsibility

Business Acumen – strong business process knowledge and ability to ramp up quickly on complex topics.

Objectivity: Demonstrate the highest level of professional objectivity in gathering, evaluating, and communicating information about

the activity or process being examined. Make a balanced assessment of all the relevant circumstances and are not unduly influenced

by his/her own interests or by others in forming judgments because of the engagement with audits.

Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge and direct experience in the field of auditing. Apply the Institute of

Internal Auditors Rules of Conduct.

Teamwork: Resourcefulness, proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse environment with sensitivity and respect.

Communication in English: All interviews and deliverables to be in English. Proven and sustained communication (oral and written)

skills, including ability to write persuasively in a clear and concise manner, and to communicate effectively orally to a variety of

audiences.

Leadership: Manage global team of experts, the strong ability to communicate and influence people and operations to achieve audit/assignment objectives and to communicate to all levels of the organization.

Analytical Thinking: Analytical identification and solving of problems. Identifies a number of pragmatic solutions.

Initiative: Anticipates and prepares for a specific opportunity or problem that is not obvious to others.

Flexibility: Able and willing to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of diverse situations, and with diverse individuals or

groups. Participate in multiple projects and tasks, with constantly changing priorities and evolving issues.

Personal Discipline: Ability to focus on detailed tasks to achieve specified outcomes.

Discretion: Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues using developed discretion and judgment, while maintaining

independence and objectivity.

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​