Product Architecture Specialist M/F

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.

Could you be the full-time RSC Generic Architecture Strategy Leader we’re looking for?

Your future role

Localization: Saint Ouen, France or Derby, UK

Take on a new challenge and apply your strategic and technical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, collaborative, and forward-thinking teammates.

You’ll lead the definition and development of Alstom RSC’s Generic Architecture Strategy, making a significant impact on our approach to product development and market competitiveness. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, procurement, services, industrial), develop roadmaps and delivery plans, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of aligning strategy with stakeholders, measuring adherence to Generic Architectures, and inspiring a product-focused mindset shift, but also organizing Steering Committee’s and communities of practice.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of the Generic Architecture Strategy
• Creating roadmaps and delivery plans for transformation
• Negotiating and aligning strategy across diverse stakeholders
• Assessing progress and addressing deviations with performance indicators
• Organizing communities of practice to mature understanding
• Developing cross-functional product processes and ways of working
• Preparing and monitoring development work packages

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:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years as a Site/Entity Métier Team leader in various industries (e.g., Aerospace, Railways)
• Proven experience in international product development and cross-functional transformation initiatives
• Chartered Engineer certification (desirable)
• Strategic vision for market needs and competitiveness trends
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and drive results
• Fluency in English with excellent coordination and communication skills
• Willingness to engage in critical business travel as required

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

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.