SSM Portfolio Manager

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

Purpose of the Job

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of complex projects, ensuring achievement of Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Performance (QCDP) objectives, while managing and developing a team of Sub-System Managers.
• Be responsible for the management and successful completion of a component within a complex scope, meeting both customer expectations and committed QCDP objectives in medium or high criticality projects .
• Manage stakeholders, activities, and deliverables at component level, and perform necessary arbitrations (engineering, make or buy, costs, milestones, interfaces, etc.) to meet QCDP commitments.
• Coordinate component activities with sub-system stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

1. Team Management & Portfolio Governance

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sub-System Managers
• Ensure successful delivery of all portfolio projects in line with QCDP commitments
• Drive performance management, skills development, and resource allocation
• Define portfolio priorities and optimize resource allocation across the team
• Monitor portfolio performance and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, continuous improvement, and compliance with project management standards

2. Portfolio Strategy & Alignment

• Define and align portfolio strategy with project department objectives and organizational priorities
• Maintain a consolidated view of risks, opportunities, milestones, and dependencies
• Drive portfolio-level decision-making and arbitrations
• Represent the portfolio in governance forums and contribute to strategic decisions

3. Contribution to Project Execution

• Apply project strategy at component level in line with contractual commitments
• Anticipate and escalate deviations impacting project or sub-system objectives
• Manage risks, opportunities, and savings proactively
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and processes (EHS, Quality, Railway Safety, Ethics, etc.)
• Ensure cross-functional alignment within the component scope

4. Component Leadership & End-to-End Delivery

• Lead component activities from requirement definition to final delivery
• Ensure achievement of QCDP commitments for the component scope
• Cascade objectives and requirements to team members
• Plan, monitor, and control scope, schedule, cost, resources, risks, and opportunities
• Drive collaboration across functions (Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, Industrial, etc.)
• Take ownership of key decisions and trade-offs to secure performance
• Manage scope changes in line with Change & Configuration Management (CCM) processes

5. Cross-Component & Sub-System Coordination

• Ensure synchronization with other components and sub-system teams
• Contribute to the resolution of transversal issues and optimization initiatives
• Manage interfaces with cross-functional stakeholders
• Escalate to SSM level when arbitration is required

Performance Measurement

• Deliver portfolio and component performance in line with QCD targets (including PPI and OTD)
• Ensure Gate Reviews are achieved on time (GO on time)
• Monitor KPIs with transparent reporting
• Identify deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Desirable:

• IPMA Level C certification (or equivalent)

Experience

Mandatory:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project/program management in an industrial environment
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with QCDP accountability
• Experience in team management (hierarchical and/or functional) in a matrix organization
• Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management
• Experience in risk, performance, and KPI management
• Exposure to international and/or multi-site environments

Desirable:

• Knowledge of internal processes, tools, and ways of working
• Familiarity with railway systems and industrial project environments
• Understanding of traction and auxiliary components

Competencies

• Strong project management capabilities
• Proven coordination skills across multiple stakeholders and projects
• Excellent communication and transversal leadership skills
• Strong results-oriented mindset
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional and multi-site 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.