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Job description

Are you an experienced Engineering Lead ready to drive large-scale railway technology programs? Randstad is currently seeking senior Program Development Managers (PDM) for an exciting consulting assignment in Stockholm on behalf of our client, Alstom. As a Program Development Manager you will play a key role within the Program Engineering organization, overseeing the end-to-end technical delivery of critical development initiatives. We are looking for individuals with a solid background in System Engineering who thrive on delivering complex technical baselines according to high-quality standards. Personal suitability is vital; you need to be a strong collaborator with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Alstom is a global leader in the transportation sector, pioneering sustainable and smart mobility solutions. From high-speed trains and metros to digital signaling systems, Alstom’s mission is to support the transition to low-carbon transport. By joining this program, you will be part of a high-tech environment where innovation meets reliability to shape the future of green travel.

Responsibilities

As the Program Development Manager, your focus will be on the planning, execution, and governance of the program development process.

• Lead Development: Drive program development activities and deliver baselines according to the Engineering Management Plan and QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) commitments.
• Project Governance: Prepare and maintain the Engineering Management Plan, addressing design strategy, RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability), and Cybersecurity.
• Technical Interface: Serve as the primary technical interface for the program, coordinating with System Architects and supporting users regarding program needs and definitions.
• Configuration Management: Manage program items together with the Configuration Manager, leading CCBs (Change Control Boards) and validating hardware evolutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Organize the capture of "Return of Experience" (REX) to improve engineering organization, strategies, and processes.

Application

Is this you? Apply for the position by submitting your CV and cover letter today! Selection is ongoing, and the service may be filled before the final application date, so we recommend applying immediately.

For Randstad, it is important that all competence in the labor market is utilized. We welcome all applicants regardless of background, and we place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Being a Consultant with Randstad

Randstad Digital is your career partner in IT and digital enablement. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits, and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries.

About Randstad Digital

Randstad Digital specializes in the field of IT and digital enablement, and is part of Randstad, a global talent leader with the vision to be the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company. As a partner for talent and through our distinct specialization, we help people secure meaningful roles, develop relevant skills, and find purpose and belonging in their workplace.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with extensive experience in system or product métiers who can lead transversal engineering teams.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience within the system/product Engineering Discipline within large-scale projects or programs.
• Education: Engineering Degree is mandatory; a Master’s Degree or Certification in System Engineering is highly desirable.
• Expertise: Expertise in System Engineering, Concurrent Engineering, and Design for Safety/RAM compliance.
• QCD Management: Proven track record of managing Engineering cost, planning, and Quality-Cost-Delivery analyses.
• Standards: Ability to apply process standards, methods, and tools applicable to the métier and promote the Alstom Code of Ethics.

Your Personal Competencies

• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work transversally with various Engineering teams and manage direct or indirect reports effectively.
• Communication: Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written, to coordinate with global teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Strong ability to identify technical risks and manage complex design choices and trade-offs.

About the company

Randstad

At Randstad, we see the possible in people. With business all over Sweden and in all areas of expertise, we help people find work that feels good, where they get the opportunity to develop and realize their true potential.

With close to 600 000 employees in 38 countries, Randstad is the global leader in the HR services industry. Our mission is to become the world’s most valued working life partner. By combining our passion for people with the power of today’s technology, we support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. We call it Human Forward.