Deputy Program Manager

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 hybrid Deputy Program Manager in Pittsburgh, PA, US we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and program management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in driving program execution and achieving key Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objectives while ensuring alignment with safety, innovation, and customer-focused goals. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, program management, and cross-functional stakeholders), monitor program performance, coordinate work packages, and much more.

We'll look to you for:

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  Supporting the Program Manager in leading program development activities and delivering program baselines in line with the Engineering Management Plan (EMP) and QCD commitments ,

  
  
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  Monitoring and controlling assigned program aspects, including planning and delivery milestones, cost tracking (recurrent and non-recurrent), risks, issues, and mitigation actions, as well as performance and savings follow-up ,

  
  
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  Contributing to the definition and maintenance of the program roadmap, ensuring alignment with solution needs, requirements, safety, quality, competitiveness, customer orientation, and innovation ,

  
  
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  Supporting Delivery On-Time commitments (IOT/DOT - IOT-i/DOT-i), including change impact analysis and execution tracking ,

  
  
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  Preparing and consolidating inputs for program reporting (QCD, risks, planning, costs) under the guidance of the Program Manager ,

  
  
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  Coordinating assigned Work Packages, including capacity/resource analysis, risk identification, and mitigation plans in line with the Program Development Organization (PDO) ,

  
  
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  Ensuring execution of Gate, Design, and Peer Review decisions, tracking actions and follow-up to closure ,

  
  
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  Preparing and supporting Program Reviews (MPR, CPR), including consolidation of data, action tracking, and contribution to QCD reporting for PRB and platform/R&D governance ,

  
  
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  Driving or supporting improvement action plans (efficiency, competitiveness, delivery robustness) within the program scope ,

  
  
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  Proactively supporting management of critical topics, including safety, cybersecurity, and major availability issues, ensuring timely escalation and resolution

  
  

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:

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  Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline. ,

  
  
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  Experience or understanding of project, sub-system, or program execution for software systems. ,

  
  
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  Knowledge of the engineering product development lifecycle. ,

  
  
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  Familiarity with cost, planning, and risk monitoring in an engineering context. ,

  
  
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  Strong coordination, communication, and teamwork skills. ,

  
  
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  Ability to anticipate risks and support mitigation planning. ,

  
  
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  Structured and analytical mindset. ,

  
  
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  Data analytics and digital skills, including experience with Power BI (building and maintaining dashboards, KPIs, and performance views). ,

  
  
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  Usage of Power Query for data extraction, transformation, and consolidation from multiple sources. ,

  
  
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  Familiarity with automation of reporting and data preparation processes (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools).

  
  

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:

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  Work with cutting-edge engineering projects and innovative technologies that shape the future of mobility ,

  
  
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  Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

  
  
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  Progress towards leadership roles and advanced expertise in program and project management ,

  
  
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  Contribute to innovative projects,

  
  
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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

  
  
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  Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

  
  

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.