Project Director (Rail)
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About the Role
Ensure project quality, cost, delivery, and planning while managing resources, risks, and stakeholder relationships in railway projects.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure accountability for project Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Planning (QCDP) performance
- Define and implement project governance strategies in line with contract requirements
- Manage project resources effectively, including staffing the project core team
- Lead and coordinate project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close out
- Engage internal and external project stakeholders, fostering alignment towards project goals
- Oversee alignment with contractual requirements, manage variation orders, and address claims
- Proactively manage risks, savings, and opportunities
- Monitor and report project progress and KPIs to senior management
- Build and manage strong relationships with customers and external stakeholders
- Maintain compliance with applicable rules, standards, and policies
Requirements
- Extensive experience in rail project management
- Proven ability to manage project Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Planning (QCDP)
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of EHS, Railway Safety, and Quality standards
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Responsibilities
- Ensuring accountability for project Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Planning (QCDP) performance, while optimizing the project's financial performance, including margin and cash.
- Defining and implementing project governance strategies in line with contract requirements, including Project Management Plan (PMP) elaboration and allocation of objectives to subsystems.
- Managing project resources effectively, including staffing the project core team, escalating resource gaps, and leading multi site/multi functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Leading and coordinating project activities and stakeholders from transfer to close out, ensuring proper transfer from tender to project and alignment with customer satisfaction goals.
- Engaging internal and external project stakeholders, fostering alignment towards project goals, and synchronizing internal partners while arbitrating when necessary.
- Overseeing alignment with contractual requirements, managing variation orders, and addressing claims or litigations as needed.
- Proactively managing risks, savings, and opportunities to ensure successful project delivery.
- Monitoring and reporting project progress and KPIs to senior management with transparency, ensuring adherence to business and critical project review processes.
- Building and managing strong relationships with customers and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and effective contract management.
- Maintaining compliance with applicable rules, standards, and policies, including Alstom's Code of Ethics & Compliance, EHS, Railway Safety, and Quality standards.
Things you'll enjoy
- Work on industry leading railway and transportation projects.
- Collaborate with talented teams across multiple countries and functions.
- Benefit from excellent opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Contribute to sustainable and greener mobility solutions worldwide.
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