Sub-System Manager (C&IS)

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Job Title (Job Code):        

Sub-System Manager (PB-PM-06_002)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Sub-System Manager is responsible for management and successful completion of cross-functional activities leading to the delivery of a project sub-system, fulfilling both customer needs and committed QCDP objectives. He/she will:

• Manage cross-functionally sub-system level stakeholders, activities and deliverables and make needed arbitration (engineering, product x process, Make or Buy, Costs, Milestones, Interfaces, …) to reach QCDP commitment
• Coordinate sub-system activities with other project stakeholders including integration teams other sub-systems and project level functions.

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

Region/Site Project Organisation

Project Core Team

Reports directly to:

SSM Group Manager

Other reporting to:

“Dotted line reporting” Chief of Development (until Go Pre-Serial) then Chief of Operation for RSC / Project Manager for ADM

Direct reports:

“Dotted line reporting”: Sub-system team (specific per sub-system)

Network & Links Position title of connected positions / functional report

Internal

• Project Core Team
• Integration level team
• Other sub-systems stakeholders   External
• Suppliers
• Customers (if applicable)
• Other external stakeholders (facility providers, ISA, …)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Describe here main information such as accountabilities, authorities, performance measurements …etc.

1/ Contribute to successful Project execution on allocated sub-system scope of work:

Apply Project Strategy according to defined contractual and Project commitments and targets, as allocated on sub-system.

Actively contribute to Project performance

Alert in case of deviations impacting project objectives; actively contribute to risks and opportunity management

Ensure compliance with applicable rules, instructions and standards, process & tools: Code of Ethics & Compliance, EHS, Railway Safety, Quality, Sourcing, PMM.

2/ Lead and coordinate sub-system activities and stakeholders, from requirement capture/analysis to the end of project contractual obligations limited to the sub-system scope of work:

• Achieve QCDP objectives of its sub-system
• Cascade and allocate sub-system requirements and QCDP objectives to sub-system team members
• Implement sub-system WBS
• Plan, monitor, control and manage sub-system end-to-end activities (scope, schedule, resources, cost, risks, saving, opportunities)
• Coordinate and support consistent cross-functional execution of sub-system objectives, activities and deliverables (Engineering, R&D programmes, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Indus when applicable, RAMS…)
• Lead teams in successful achievement of project objectives, synchronize stakeholders at sub-system level and ensure stakeholder alignments
• Perform sub-system level decisions and trade-offs
• Re-baselining and change management at sub-system level
• Manage sub-system situation and KPI, and report with transparency
• Upon request from PM, is delegated to represent Alstom towards Customer and external stakeholders

3/ Coordinate and synchronize sub-system activities with other sub-Systems and project teams:

• Actively contribute to the resolution of overarching/transverse optimizations or issues
• Manage interface with project-level team members & project office (e.g. industrialization, control of configuration management, sourcing, quality) and ask if necessary, for PM arbitration
• Manage interface with train-level teams (in charge of architecture and integration) and other sub-system teams and ask if necessary, for Chief Engineer/Chief Operation arbitration

Performance measurements: 

• Delivery of sub-system in accordance with QCD targets (QCD KPIs) and all contractual requirements
• Sub-system gate review on time
• Compliance with Project Strategy according to defined contractual and Project commitments and targets, as allocated on sub-system.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Educational Requirements Describe the minimum educational requirement/level

Mandatory:

• Master degree or bachelor degree

Desirable:

• IPMA level D (or equivalent)

Experience Describe the knowledge and experience required for this role

Mandatory:

• 2 years experience as manager of an operational scope
• Experience of working in and with multi-national companies and in different business cultures             Desirable:
• Knowledgeable of ALSTOM way of working for efficient process execution
• Global knowledge on the sub-system

Competencies & Skills Describe the needed skills (technical & behavioral)

• Coordination skills
• Good communication skills
• Result oriented
• Knowledge of Project management processes
• Capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-metier teams

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.