Project Manager in the Netherlands

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the safety, maintenance governance, reliability, compliance, and lifecycle performance of locomotive fleets operating in the Netherlands.

This critical leadership role combines maintenance authority and project management responsibilities, ensuring that locomotives remain safe, compliant, reliable, and available through an effective Maintenance Management System (MMS). The successful candidate will act as the primary interface between customers, regulators, maintenance depots, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while driving maintenance improvement and fleet modernization initiatives.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with ECM certification requirements and applicable railway regulations.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Maintenance Management System (MMS).
• Lead audits, inspections, investigations, and closure of corrective actions.
• Own fleet reliability, availability, and maintenance performance.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) activities for technical failures and operational incidents.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement programs.
• Define preventive, predictive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance strategies.
• Approve maintenance schedules, work scopes, and maintenance plans.
• Ensure maintenance activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
• Manage technical modifications and engineering change processes.
• Ensure configuration control and accurate asset documentation.
• Develop and manage obsolescence mitigation strategies.
• Lead life-extension, refurbishment, and modernization programs.
• Monitor maintenance supplier and contractor performance.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement improvement actions where necessary.
• Lead customer performance reviews and technical governance meetings.
• Manage technical escalations and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
• Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication and service delivery.
• Lead maintenance engineering, reliability, and technical support teams.
• Mentor and develop team members while promoting operational excellence.

Req ID:526793

• On-time, on-budget delivery of strategic project milestones.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and leadership impact.
• Reduction in project risks, rework, and operational inefficiencies.

• Work with cutting-edge rail technologies driving the future of mobility.
• Contribute to global projects with tangible local impact.
• Access continuous learning and leadership development opportunities.

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!

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.