Project Manager - Communications, Network & Technology

About the role

Alstom builds rail transportation systems used by millions every day, and its Melbourne-based Project Manager - Communications, Network & Technology is responsible for end-to-end delivery of rail communications, telecommunications, network infrastructure and associated technology projects. The role is accountable for safety, quality, cost, schedule and client objectives, and manages scope, resources, risks, contracts and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery of communications and network technology projects from initiation to operational handover.
• Manage project scope, budget, programme, risks, opportunities and change control.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, testing, commissioning and operational stakeholders.
• Deliver communications, telecommunications, networking, fibre optic, CCTV, public address, passenger information and radio systems.
• Oversee procurement and manage subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Administer contracts and monitor subcontractor deliverables, variations, claims and compliance.
• Engage stakeholders with clients, rail operators, alliance partners, regulators and internal business functions.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience on complex infrastructure projects, including CBTC, signalling design and delivery and systems integration.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in regulated infrastructure environments, preferably rail, transport, utilities or critical infrastructure.

Required skills

• Project controls, contract management and commercial management.
• Rail safety requirements.
• Leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation and communication.

What we offer

• 18 weeks paid parental leave and up to 3 extra weeks of annual leave.
• Life insurance and salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible public holidays and an extra paid day off each year.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
• Volunteering leave, family discounts and diversity and inclusion networks.
• Discounted private medical insurance and novated leasing.