Job Description

Req ID:501224
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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
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 Project Product Introduction Manager (PrPIM) in Durban we're looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your project management and engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in managing Project Product Introduction (PI) activities, ensuring reliability growth and achieving warranty closure. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Project Managers, Quality teams, Engineering teams, and more), represent the PI function within the Project Core Team, and coordinate warranty activities, among other responsibilities.
You'll specifically take care of managing the retrofit of the entire fleet to apply the latest Change Requests, but also support engineering solutions on the project.
We'll look to you for:
Leading all applicable Product Introduction deliveries and activities as part of the Project Core Team
Ensuring implementation of PI processes and instructions within the project
Managing the full Project Warranty Work Package and related reviews
Achieving contractual reliability targets and warranty closure
Capturing field experience and feeding back to the project/organization
Establishing strategies for commissioning and warranty periods
Managing the PI testing team in Durban
Coordinating and resolving engineering technical issues with relevant teams
Ensuring adherence to Alstom Zero Deviation Plan (AZDP) and Customer EHS requirements
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:
Postgraduate degree in Engineering or Industrial Engineering
Project management qualifications
Experience in project execution (technical/industrial) - minimum 10 years in senior positions
Team management experience - minimum 5 years
Product knowledge and experience in field operations
Knowledge of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS)
Problem-solving skills and data analytics
Familiarity with EHS regulations and practices
Proficiency in English
Desirable: Railway safety/product liability knowledge, contract management experience, and quality/audit skills
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
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our inclusive and supportive 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
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.
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.

Skills Required