Project V&V Manager HFX

Mission

• Take part to major deployment projects by leading, organizing and performing the verification, integration and test activities of a Signaling project, that can be either an adaptation of a generic Alstom solution or a vertical solution ranging from product development to project implementation, fitting the client’s needs in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Define and lead all the in-house project activities related with Verification, Integration and Testing, either performed by a team in V&V department or delegated to experts in other Signaling departments. Cooperate tightly with Test & Commissioning to complement in-house with on-site testing activities.
• When Safety is involved, discuss and agree the overall V&V strategy with Safety Assurance Manager to ensure the achievement and demonstration of the requested safety targets.
• Share with Project Engineering Manager and Project Safety Assurance Manager the V&V strategy defined to deliver a validated solution and agree on requested budget and schedule of inputs and deliverables.

Profil

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Graduated
• Foreign language: English, full proficient use

Desirable:

• Master degree in Engineering or scientific topics

Experience

Mandatory:  

• Good analytical skill and previous experience in test & integration are required. In alternative, you will have an experience in system. engineering or Safety Assurance.
• Knowledge of at least one Alstom platform.

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of more than one Alstom platform; becomes mandatory in case of system-level projects.
• Design and data preparation processes understanding.
• Engineering and system background.
• At least 5 years in relevant positions (systems / sub-systems integration, embedded equipment, electrotechnical product development) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signalling, aerospace, defense, nuclear) would be a major asset.

Competencies & Skills

• Open-minded
• (Self) entrepreneurial
• Problem setting and problem solving
• Leadership, team motivator
• Sense of urgency
• Writing skills required: clarity, rigor, and concision

Responsabilités

• Define the Project Verification and Validation strategy in the V&V Plan, to ensure proper coverage and demonstration that customer and design requirements are met. Collect the contributions of all involved stakeholders (e.g. Test & Commissioning);
• Optimize allocation of tests in-house and on-site, favoring labs to anticipate results and increase efficiency and coverage;
• Define and agree V&V activity schedule
• Ensure the application and adherence to internal processes and applicable norms, methods & tools, requesting deviations whenever appropriate;
• Define the project Requirement Validation Table (RVT) to demonstrate the validation of technical requirements;
• Organize and lead documental verification and reviews;
• Manage full verification and validation of all configured functions, together with parameters and data produced on the project;
• Monitor and follow-up execution and reporting of activities delegated to experts in other departments;
• Define needs, architecture and follow-up implementation of testbenches and analysis tools.
• Represent Alstom in front of customers, partners and auditors, for instance to provide overview of Test strategy, progress, issues, risks and opportunities;
• Manage functionally the Project Verification & Validation Team and ensure/control their deliverables for the project;
• Ensure independence of verification from design;
• Select and manage subcontractors;
• Cooperate with Test and Commissioning for the definition and followup of Site Acceptance Tests
• Manage work packages or WP tasks.

Performance management:  

• CPI (Coverage Progress Indicator)
• DQI (Delivery Quality Indicator)

Cooperation and support to Root Cause Analysis

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Graduated
• Foreign language: English, full proficient use

Desirable:

• Master degree in Engineering or scientific topics

Experience

Mandatory:  

• Good analytical skill and previous experience in test & integration are required. In alternative, you will have an experience in system. engineering or Safety Assurance.
• Knowledge of at least one Alstom platform.

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of more than one Alstom platform; becomes mandatory in case of system-level projects.
• Design and data preparation processes understanding.
• Engineering and system background.
• At least 5 years in relevant positions (systems / sub-systems integration, embedded equipment, electrotechnical product development) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signalling, aerospace, defense, nuclear) would be a major asset.

Competencies & Skills

• Open-minded
• (Self) entrepreneurial
• Problem setting and problem solving
• Leadership, team motivator
• Sense of urgency
• Writing skills required: clarity, rigor, and concision