Project Configuration & Change Manager 1

Req ID : 468676

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.

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job code) : Senior Project / Program Configuration and Change Manager (Senior PrCCM) (PB-CC-00)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Master the quality of deliveries by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability of the delivered products and services through the application of CCM activities in a High Critical Project or Program (Level 1).
• Accountable that all Project / Program stakeholders apply the CCM process.
• Keep the project / program configuration under control and manage changes during the whole lifecycle of the Project or Program.

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

Member of the Project / Program Core Team

Member of the Configuration and Change Management organization

Reports directly to :

Configuration and Change Management (CCM) Métiers / Regional / Site Leads / Site Process Correspondent

Other reporting to :

Project / Program Director

Project / Program Chief of Development (CoD) / System Deployment and Integration Manager (SDIM)

Project / Program Chief of Operations

Direct reports :

Qualified Project / Program Configuration and Change Manager (Qualified PrCCM) or Project / Program Configuration and Change Manager (PrCCM)

Network & Links

Internal

• PL CCM Central Team, CCM Métiers / Regional Leads, PrCCM
• All PrXMs, CCM Interface Functions, e.g. Procurement, Industrial, Tender / Project Management, Services, Quality, SSM
• Project / Program core team
• Configuration and Change management tools Key User
• Eligible to the world-class Engineer (WCE) Master Expert network

External

• Project / Program Customer
• Suppliers
• Partners

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Is leading the CCM activities in the Project / Program.
• Promotes the Alstom Code of Ethics and adheres to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Applies Configuration and Change standard procedures, instructions, templates etc. and ensures that team members do not bypass them.
• Represents the CCM Métier in project and site meetings.
• Performs REX for CCM and leads improvements of the CCM activities within their Program / Project and also within the CCM Métier.
• Ensures the activities and Roles & Responsibilities defined in the Configuration Management Plan (CMP) are applied and followed.
• Ensures Configuration and Change Management applicable tools are applied.
• Evaluates and provides or approves the compliance statement on all CCM related requirements (i.e. customer, partner and internal).
• Ensures all functional representatives involved in their Project are trained on CCM.
• Reports and escalates any CCM related issues within the Project / Program organization and proposes possible solution.
• Is accountable and reports on CCM Performance Indicators; derives and manages actions (PDCA).
• Ensures the execution of CCM audits and DfQ Gates for CCM deliverables.
• Manages a team of Configuration and Change Managers when applicable.
• Contributes to CCM training materials development and perform training when required / requested.
• Performs CCM Audits on demand.
• Acts as a CCM process correspondent, when requested.
• Performs configuration management activities, such as :
• Identification, management and accuracy of items under configuration control.
• Prepares Configuration Strategy and release notes, following review with stakeholders, for Configuration Baselines, incl.

for sub-system target configuration data and ensures consistency.

• Ensures the establishment of the Configuration Status Accounting Report (CSAR) (i.e. As Build / As Maintained / As Installed) and monitors its compliance.
• Ensures Supplier Configuration Management incl. CCM requirement negotiation and requested CCM documentation.
• Ensures the "end-to-end" traceability of every change request including assignment to Baseline and / or Target Configuration.
• Documents and assesses deviations from Configuration Baselines and Target / As-Built configurations and ensures they are managed, e.

g. by waiver, concessions, required changes.

• Performs Change Management activities, such as :
• Organizes and leads the Change Boards.
• Ensures the completeness, correctness, clarity and timeline of Change Requests in cooperation with the Change requestor, throughout all stages of a change request.
• Monitors Change requests and aligns all project stakeholders on the changes.
• Prioritizes Change Requests in cooperation with requestor and other involved functions, incl. assignment to a Configuration Baseline.
• Facilitates event management (e.g. electrical, software etc.) and transfers it when necessary into the Change Management Process.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory :

Graduate of University degree in any of Engineering / Project Management / Business Management or equivalent.

Desirable :

CMII Certificate

Experience

Mandatory :

• Expert knowledge of Configuration & Change Management
• Detailed knowledge and / or previous experience of Business Process Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Requirements Management Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrialization, Data Management and Document Control inter-related with CCM.
• Detailed knowledge of Alstom configuration & change processes and related processes of contributing Métiers / / Functions
• Above 8 years of experience in a configuration and change management role
• Work experience in an international environment

Desirable :

Experience in the entire CCM lifecycle of a Project / Program.

Competencies & Skills

• Mandatory knowledge of railway products, railway solutions (signalling, telecom etc.), systems and components
• Knowledge of CCM tools (e.g. ALM, Clear Quest, Clear Case SAP, PLM, AEC-tpPLM etc.)
• Ability to communicate with all involved project / program stakeholders
• Fluent English language skills
• Systematic, rigorous, proactive and organized with good attention to details
• Contributing to continuous improvement on processes and standards for CCM
• Is a team contributor and sets a good environment for team colleagues
• Driven for results with strong multi-tasking and influencing skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Leadership skills
• Preferable trained to a recognized Configuration and Change Management standard
• Demonstrates comprehensive communication and negotiation skills and the ability to guide, influence and convince others even without formal leadership
• Coordinates a team of professionals, team leads and / or supervisors engaged in specific tasks related to CCM.

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.

Job Type : 468676