Program Manager

Our people are ambitious and humble, believing in what they do and convinced that our purpose is shaping a world of trust. With responsibility and openness, they daily serve our 400.000 clients in 140 countries, to bettering society. Across all our businesses and countries, each one of our people leaves their mark in shaping society.

> We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us.

> We believe that leaving a mark is a sign of trust and impact.

> We believe that leaving a mark is a bond with the future.

> We believe that leaving a mark is proof of growth and development.

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark... in shaping a world of Trust.

Job Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Management:

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of innovation programs, ensuring adherence to strategy, timelines, budgets, processes and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, risk assessment, and communication strategies
• Utilize and support team in project management methodologies application (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Proactively address potential roadblocks.
• Track and report on project progress, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders based on standard communication support and dashboard with relevant KPI.

Innovation Business System:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the company's innovation business system, particularly with the open innovation framework.
• Develop and manage the innovation pipeline, timelines and resources, ensuring a consistent flow of high-potential projects.
• Oversee the prototyping, testing and piloting of new products, solutions and services.
• Support leader and entrapreneurs to structure the project (Scope, schedule, budget, ROI) and get Station / funding approval.

Process Improvement & Best Practices:

• Secure adherence of existing Alstom processes
• Develop and implement best practices for innovation program management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in innovation management and open innovation framework.

Job Requirements

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Experience in consulting, railway industry, or data digital platform design management is desired.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in program management, with focus on innovation projects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects including open innovation and technology partnerships.
• Experience in system engineering and working for/with system integrator
• Experience managing budgets and resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Agile or other iterative development methodologies.
• PMP or other relevant project management certification.
• Experience in managing programs (not limited to) in one the following areas: industrial automation, manufacturing
• Experience with startups ecosystem is a plus.

Join an inclusive, flexible and diverse company where you can thrive while contributing to positively transforming the world we live in.
 
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