Software Quality Metier Manager

Req ID:504929

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your quality assurance and leadership expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You'll lead efforts to ensure the delivery of high-integrity software that meets stringent industry standards, making a significant impact on the quality and compliance of railway systems. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with engineering teams, project management, and internal stakeholders, as well as guide and mentor a team of software quality engineers, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of defining and maintaining the software quality strategy aligned with regulatory and business objectives, but also developing and enforcing software quality processes in compliance with industry standards.

We’ll look to you for:

• Defining and maintaining the software quality strategy to align with regulatory and business objectives

• Establishing quality KPIs, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to drive continuous improvement

• Driving a culture of quality and compliance across engineering teams

• Providing quality input to bids, proposals, and project planning

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of software quality engineers

• Identifying quality risks early in the development lifecycle and ensuring mitigation strategies are in place

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:

• Overall understanding of software engineering lifecycle models, tools, and techniques

• Proficiency in problem-solving and other quality methods and tools

• Experience or understanding of software configuration management techniques and tools

• Familiarity with railway industry standards (e.g., EN 50128, EN 50657, ISO 9001, IEEE 1558 with associated IEEE standards, CMMI, IRIS)

• An auditor certification (desired)

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work in an internationally diverse environment with empathy and adaptability

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment

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

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

• Progress towards leadership roles or specialised technical expertise

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.

Job Type:​Experienced​