Backlog Manager (m/f) - 212044

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
Backlog Manager (m/f) for our location in Västerås, Sweden


We are currently looking to recruit a Backlog Manager for our Train Control & Communication Platform development team located in Västerås, Sweden.

The Train Control & Communication Platform organizationteam is part of Alstom internal development and supplier organisation for control and communication system products for railway vehicle control. The organiszation is global with sites in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, France and India. The team in Västerås is responsible for computers legacy control and communication products as well as new, input and output products, and human machine interface products. We are now investing in new products with increased performance, cyber security protection and increased functionality.


As Backlog Manager you shall mange program planning in backlogs. You will coordinate high level planning, stakeholders, and resources. You will also support and execute product release backlogs as well as sprint backlogs.
You will support program managers and other backlog managers with agile methodology.

Responsibilities:
Plan and execution of Backlogs in our agile way of working.
Develop and maintain agile process documentation related to program planning and release planning
Participate in pre-studies, issue resolution and user support for the products in scope
Responsible for QTC (Quality Time Cost) of the programs and product releases
Ensure all risks are properly addressed and mitigated.

Qualifications :
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or similar
• Previous working experience in planning agile product development process
• Certified in Agile or Scrum Master is appreciated
• Experience in development of embedded software and hardware
•Proven experience with Linux for embedded systems
• It would be highly appreciated if you have knowledge and or experience of industrial or railway safety standards (IEC61508/EN50128/EN60567/EN50129)
• Knowledge about cyber security standards is a plus
• Desired competencies: planning, communication, team leadership, teamwork, problem solving, initiative.
• Fluent in English and Swedish.

We offer a possibility for you to grow within the area of embedded systems development as well as offering tasks that will challenge you to develop yourself. All our managers are dedicated to support your personal development and ensuring that both yours and the department goals can be reached.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.