Project V&V Manager HFX
Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide
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