Regional RAM Department Head

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 onsite RAM Dept Head - AMERICAS Region in Pittsburgh, PA, US we're looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your RAM expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.
You'll lead and inspire a team of 15 talented engineers across our Pittsburgh, Toronto, and Sao Paulo sites to integrate resilience into our decision-making processes and maximize RAM performance. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Projects and Programs Core teams, System, Hardware, Software, Verification & Validation, Cybersecurity, Safety, Tenders, Sourcing, Installation, Warranty & Maintenance teams), manage workload and workforce balance, and continuously improve RAM discipline in collaboration with the D&IS RAM Director and RAM Center of Excellence, and much more."

We'll look to you for:

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  Managing RAM discipline across the D&IS AMERICAS (NAM + LAM) region and sites ,

  
  
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  Leading and overseeing the performance, workload, and workforce balance of the RAM team (skills, capacity, hiring process, etc.) ,

  
  
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  Continuously improving RAM discipline in collaboration with the D&IS RAM Director and RAM Center of Excellence ,

  
  
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  Committing to Quality, Cost, and Delivery for Tenders, Projects, and Programs activities ,

  
  
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  Acting as the AMERICAS RAM authority and fostering the growth of the RAM discipline within the D&IS NAM & LAM sites ,

  
  
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  Ensuring the correct application of Alstom's standard RAM Processes, Methods, and Tools while maintaining high-quality deliverables ,

  
  
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  Ensuring internal and external Customer satisfaction and RAM acceptance ,

  
  
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  Interfacing effectively with cross-functional teams, including Projects and Programs Core teams, Engineering discipline leaders, Cybersecurity, Safety, Tenders, Sourcing, Installation, Warranty, and Maintenance teams ,

  
  
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  Supporting the team when needed and contributing to the development of plans and solutions to meet delivery expectations",

  
  
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  Collaborating with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and the worldwide D&IS RAM community

  
  

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:

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  Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. ,

  
  
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  Experience or understanding of managing multi-disciplinary teams and balancing workload/workforce. ,

  
  
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  Knowledge of RAM/RAMS methodology, principles, and lifecycle processes. ,

  
  
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  Familiarity with customer satisfaction strategies and regulatory compliance in engineering projects. ,

  
  
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  Strong leadership and communication skills. ,

  
  
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  Ability to prioritize, delegate, and make structured decisions. ,

  
  
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  Passion for continuous improvement and resilience in challenging environments. ,

  
  
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  Experience in effort estimation and planning solutions to deliver results. ,

  
  
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  Organizational skills to manage processes, methods, and tools effectively.

  
  

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:

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  Contribute to innovative projects,

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

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

  
  
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  Work with new security standards for rail signalling

  
  

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.