Competitiveness Manager - 355772

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Purpose of the job:

Compile and manage the complete Ref Lib / Sol file.
Support pre-tendering / tendering activities and start of projects with reference libraries.
Collecting ROE on relevant Projects
Generate ideas & drive cost competitiveness / optimization (inc. components, RDTC, manufacturing optimization, localization ….)
Drive the sustaining budget
Challenge the cost providers (procurement, engineering., industrialization, financial)
Tender phase: Challenge the carry-over and the application of the ref lib cost level



Key Accountabilities

Competitiveness on Ref Lib
Support the Product manager in building, driving and permanently challenging the Reference Library on QCD aspects: allocate and follow the cost target achievement per contributor, update the Ref Lib with cost improvement confirmed
Coordinate, on behalf of the Product manager, competitiveness action plans with all métiers : build and present business cases of new competitiveness actions
Support the Product manager on demand for any costing activity (including quick costing at pre-tendering phase …)
Prepare and present together with product manager at Ref Lib reviews (with Competitiveness Director and Ref Lib manager), according to the standards and the calendar defined


Competitiveness on Tenders and Projects
On support to:
Product manager at pre tendering and bid manager at tendering stage in assessing on demand quick costing, target costs, target allocation to stakeholders (“top down” approach) using Ref Lib costing data
Helps coordinate reviews with COMPO and bid managers to check QCD offering is aligned with Ref Lib
Monitor the gaps between Ref Lib and Tender solution, and propose new competitiveness action plan to reach the target cost
Support to Projects on cost analysis, competitiveness action plan (task force, assessment, Design to cost activities…)


Return of experience
Participate to analysis/benchmark of competition offering with Platform Market & Portfolio director
In coordination with the Platform members, ensure that the ROE of projects is integrated into the Ref Lib (cost, planning, etc) and reorient action plan if needed


Mandatory Requirements :

Degree (commercial or engineering) and/or Business School
Minimum 5 years of experience in Railway industry
Knowledgeable of Costing, or Engineering, or Sourcing in similar industry
Experience in Design To Cost



Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.