Wayside Subsystem Department Head

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. Could you be the full-time Infrastructure S ystem Department Head in Bangkok we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, forward-thinking, and motivated teammates. You'll play a critical role in shaping and leading an engineering team to achieve operational excellence and deliver innovative solutions for the future of mobility. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including project managers, HR, and technical experts), oversee project execution, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, among other responsibilities. You’ll specifically take care of defining and implementing the engineering vision for your department and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration, but also ensuring the alignment of resources and workload to meet project objectives. We’ll look to you for: Defining and implementing the engineering vision, including team development, technology evolution, and department competitiveness Setting clear team goals, delegating tasks, and establishing deadlines Providing support for project and program execution Promoting Alstom’s values and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation Motivating, evaluating, and developing team members, in collaboration with HR Recognizing high performance and rewarding accomplishments Developing the growth of World Class Engineering (WCE) experts Ensuring the deployment and improvement of processes, methods, and tools within your scope Contributing to the Reference Library and improvement roadmaps to enhance competitiveness Overseeing workload forecasts and capacity planning, leveraging subcontracting and business strategies Participating in tender design reviews and documentation reviews Committing to Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets for your domain 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: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams Strong understanding of engineering processes, methods, and tools Familiarity with project/program management practices A leadership or management certification (preferred) Excellent communication and motivation skills Ability to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement #LI-TP1 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 flexible and inclusive 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 senior leadership roles 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.