Chief of Development - Toronto, Canada - ALSTOM

ALSTOM
ALSTOM
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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada's busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach.

As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles.


The GO Expansion scope:

new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

The Chief of Development is responsible for end-to-end product development (up to validation & certification).

This means you will ensure that the agreed (platform) product is developed on time, within the agreed budget and with the right quality & performance.

You will lead cross-functional train development activities involving all project stakeholders (e.g. Engineering, Procurement, Industrialization, Services) and coordinate sub-system managers during the development phase. You will also endorse design authority and related decisions or trade-offs.


You will report directly to:


  • Metier family: Engineering.
  • Hierarchically, reports directly to the Project Manager.
  • Functionally, reports to the Site Engineering Director.

Key Accountabilities:


  • With Project Manager / Director and project team (e.g.

quality, costs, contracts, planning):

  • Represents the technical authority in front of the customer and interfaces directly for major topics (e.g. design approval, VO, major noncompliances).
  • Ensures compliance with contract technical requirements.
  • Is responsible for Train level Development Work Packages QCD.
  • Reports on product development progress.
  • Escalates development issues and decisions to be taken at the project level.
  • With the project development team (incl.

sub-systems Manager):

  • Sets and allocates technical and QCD objectives.
  • Coordinates and monitors crossfunctional activities and deliverables, Development Planning, Configuration & Change Management, Design For Operations, and Design For Services.
  • Makes key crossfunctional or technical decisions and tradeoffs.
  • Represents the design authority and ensures product liability, adherence to platform product and compliance with Alstom standards.
  • Manages technical risks and defines mitigation plans.

Educational Requirements:


  • Mandatory:
  • Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering (mechanical or electrical)
  • Desirable:
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration and/or Project Management.
  • Professional Engineer designation as per Canadian regulations.

Experience:


  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Railway Operations, engineering, systems and ET maintenance.

Competencies & Skills:


  • Result and solutionoriented.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken. A second language is appreciated.
  • Interpersonal skills (teamwork and leadership).
  • Exceptional decisionmaking capability, strong resilience and ability to work well under pressure.
  • Analytical, critical thinking and problemsolving ability.
  • Management experience leading crossfunctional projects.
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 a global company where our people's vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I).

Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.

Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state
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