Department Director

Construction, Engineering & Trades · Architecture & Planning · Construction Management

In short

Alstom is seeking an Urban Applications Department Director in Bangalore. This full-time role involves driving global complex programs, overseeing industrialization, risk management, and budgets. The ideal candidate possesses an Engineering Degree and extensive leadership experience in industries like Railway Signalling or Aerospace.

Responsibilities

Driving global complex programs and industrialization.
Providing leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional communication.
Managing S&OP and budgets to optimize financial performance.
Overseeing risk management, change control, and variation orders.
Driving program execution in line with QCD and Alstom processes.
Performance management, hiring, and team development.
Building and leading multi-functional teams and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Maintaining compliance with ethics, safety, and quality standards.
Acting as the primary representative of the department to senior management and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Engineering Degree or Master’s Degree (mandatory).
Proven experience in multinational environments and diverse business cultures.
15 to 20 years of successful experience in a leadership role, within industries such as Railway Signalling, Industrial Automation, or Aerospace.
At least 5 years of experience in the Railway Signalling industry.
Significant experience in handling global programs.
Experience in managing and developing teams.
Familiarity with industry protocols (e.g., OPC UA, EULYNX, NEUPRO).
Experience deploying industry-standard tools like ALM and CoPilot.
Understanding of Safety Processes (e.g., Non-SIL, SIL2, SIL4).
Knowledge of embedded technologies and HW/SW integrations.
Proficiency in automation using the latest technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence).
Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and time-management skills.
Open-minded and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Railway Signalling and CBTC Systems for Urban Solutions (desirable).
Good understanding of digital technologies and industry trends.

Benefits

Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
Contribute to innovative projects.
Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment.
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities.
Progress towards leadership roles or other professional growth opportunities.
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

Skills

Program ManagementRisk ManagementChange ControlOpc UaEulynxNeuproArtificial IntelligenceALMCoPilot

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