Team Leader Software Configuration

Req ID:508942

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.

We are currently looking for a Team Leader for Software Configuration in Stockholm!

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Manager for Application Design, and work alongside motivated and supportive team mates.

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality trackside solutions within a dynamic environment. You will lead the team of Software Application Engineers with the responsibility of the design activities in our Trackside projects.

You’ll be involved in ensuring that the team has the necessary resources for optimal performance, focusing on effective workflows, skills development and appropriate staffing. Also, you’ll make sure that your team has the right environment and capability to ensure quality and on time delivery.

We’ll look to you for:

• Lead and manage a team of Software Application Engineers, to ensure the successful execution of Trackside Engineering projects for both Swedish and International markets.
• Build an innovative and agile team with an increasing portfolio.
• Oversee team deliveries, resource allocation, and scheduling to meet project timelines and quality standards.
• Foster collaboration with other Software Configuration teams, international stakeholders, and customers to identify project requirements and objectives.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle of applicable Engineering deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with Safety regulations, Environmental standards, and Quality Assurance processes.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Be accountable of Process, methods and tools deployment within your organisation.
• Implement agile work methodology.
• Foster lessons learned culture and constantly improve ways of working.
• Participate in Tender Design Reviews and Documentation reviews as per tender strategy and relevance
• Commit to Project/Program/Tender Quality Cost Delivery related to your scope.
  
  

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 degree in Engineering; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Previous experience in complex development environment (Railways, Automotive, Aerospace)
• Experience in leading a team of Software developers and line management activities, delivering in critical projects.
• Experience in project / program execution and management
• Experience in estimation of execution efforts
• Proven skills in Stakeholder management
• Previous experience in agile development
• English and Swedish language skills are mandatory.
  
  

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 standards for rail signalling.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our hybrid 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 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.