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Acara Solutions has an opening for a Project Director with Alstom Transportation in Whitby.

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.

Objective:

Manage the portfolio of Projects for the MLX Bi Level Mk7 Overhaul ensuring adherence to process to support execution and performance in line with forecasts.

• Support tender reviews and robust transfer to the project's function.
• Apply the DFQ process as required.
• Maintain forecast Quality, Cost and Delivery project metrics.
• Support business development teams to achieve business growth.
• Directly manage the team of Project Managers and ensure adequate support from the Functions.
• Manage Customer relationship for contract performance/Change Orders

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Actively participate in the budget preparation and commit on sales, orders, cash and profitability in relation to project execution.
• Together with the Business Development team, and under the supervision of the Customer Directors, ensure local promotion of the portfolio (including maintenance and parts contracts).
• Support bid teams in their tendering activity, and ensure smooth transition in terms of QCD between Tenders and Projects.
• Ensure proper contract execution; achieve financial targets, meet contractual commitment and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Overall responsibility for managing customer satisfaction for ongoing projects as captured in the annual Customer Satisfaction Surveys
• Negotiate variation orders in line with Alstom policies and partner with customers to ensure both parties meet their contractual obligations.
• Directly manage the East Coast Project Managers and ensure adequate support from the Functions.
• Provide guidance to all functions, so that they can anticipate and set up the right footprint, resources, tools & processes.
• Support continuous improvement.
• Ensure all project management-related corporate processes & tools are implemented correctly.
• Liaise with PMO as required.
• Delegate Operations Head as required.

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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!