Department Director

Location: Bangalore, KA, IN

Company: Alstom

Could you be the full-time Urban Applications Department Director in Bangalore were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in industrialization, program management, and leadership to a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative team of professionals.

You''ll play a pivotal role in driving global complex programs, ensuring seamless execution while fostering innovation and teamwork. Day-to-day, youll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (engineering, operations, and finance), oversee risk management and change control processes, and mentor team members to achieve their full potential.

Youll specifically take care of developing and implementing best practices for software development, ensuring scalability and reliability, but also fostering strong customer relationships and ensuring stakeholder alignment.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead, weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Engineering Degree or Masters Degree (mandatory).
• Proven experience in multinational environments and diverse business cultures.
• 15 to 20 years of successful experience in a leadership role, within industries such as Railway Signalling, Industrial Automation, or Aerospace.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Railway Signalling industry.
• Significant experience in handling global programs.
• Experience in managing and developing teams.
• Knowledge of Railway Signalling and CBTC Systems for Urban Solutions (desirable).
• Good understanding of digital technologies and industry trends.
• Familiarity with industry protocols (e.g., OPC UA, EULYNX, NEUPRO).
• Experience deploying industry-standard tools like ALM and CoPilot.
• Understanding of Safety Processes (e.g., Non-SIL, SIL2, SIL4).
• Knowledge of embedded technologies and HW/SW integrations.
• Proficiency in automation using the latest technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence).
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and time-management skills.
• Open-minded and entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

You dont 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, youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge, wed love to hear from you!