Project Manager in Ernakulam, भारत

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Project Manager in Kochi  we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project management expertise in a dynamic and innovative field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented team of professionals.

You'll play a pivotal role in driving the successful execution of projects with low criticality, ensuring that contractual requirements and customer expectations are met. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (such as engineering, procurement, and operations), manage project performance, and foster strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

You’ll specifically take care of defining project strategies and ensuring compliance with Alstom’s project management processes, but also lead and coordinate project activities from transfer to close-out phases.

We’ll look to you for:

• Owning the Project Management Work Package (WP) and being accountable for Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Planning (QCDP) performance.

• Optimizing project financial performance, with a focus on margin and cash.

• Defining project objectives and allocating resources to achieve customer satisfaction.

• Leading and coordinating project teams, including internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and managing variation orders.

• Proactively managing risks, savings, and opportunities to drive project success.

• Reporting project progress and KPIs to senior management with transparency.

• Maintaining compliance with Alstom’s Code of Ethics, EHS, Railway Safety, and Quality standards.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A Master’s degree with a qualification in Project Management.

• 5 years of experience as a sub-system/component manager, qualified project manager, or manager of an operational scope.

• Experience in managing multi-site and multi-functional teams.

• Strong communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

• Good knowledge of project management processes and railway products/systems.

• Ability to manage customer relationships and external stakeholders effectively.

• Exposure to the rail signalling industry (preferred).

• Familiarity with Alstom’s way of working for efficient process execution (desirable).

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from monotonous daily routines.

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling.

• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues.

• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.

• Utilise our dynamic 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 senior leadership roles or specialized project management positions.

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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.