Program Manager

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 Program Manager in Bangalore we’re looking for?

 

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your **program management and technical leadership** expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside **dedicated and innovative** teammates.

You'll **lead the overall Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) performance of the program**, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (**Engineering Métiers, R&D, Operations, Sourcing, and Supply Chain**), **collaborate with external stakeholders like customer representatives and suppliers**, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of **managing program roadmaps, resource allocation, and risk mitigation**, but also **drive continuous improvement and innovation within the program**.

We’ll look to you for:

• Defining and maintaining the development roadmap aligned with solutions and customer needs

• Managing, controlling, and executing all developments related to the program within QCD commitments

• Ensuring on-time delivery and change management execution

• Coordinating work packages, capacity/resource analysis, and risk mitigation plans

• Driving program reviews and providing QCD reports to key stakeholders

• Proposing and implementing improvement action plans for efficiency and competitiveness

• Leading safety and critical issue resolution, such as cybersecurity or major availability challenges

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:

• Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Engineering – IT, CS, ECE, EEE, or equivalent

• 15+ years of experience in managing products, projects, or programs (PMP certification is an added advantage)

• At least 5 years of experience in managing embedded projects/programs or IT system project management

• Strong engineering background with full lifecycle project deployment experience

• Hands-on experience in functional or hierarchical team management

• Proficiency in cost and planning control for engineering scopes

• Experience in customer relationship management for deliverables and scope

• Excellent communication skills in a technical environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork and leadership

• Proven ability in risk assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving

• Resilience, analytical thinking, and adaptability

• Experience with European customers is a plus but not mandatory

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

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

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

• Progress towards senior leadership roles or specialized technical expertise

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

 

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level