Product Director M/F

Req ID:519738 

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.

Could you be the full-time Product Director in Saint Ouen or Tarbes we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your product management expertise in a cutting-edge and sustainable field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and innovative team of professionals dedicated to shaping the future of green energy solutions.

You'll lead the development strategy of the green subsystem architecture and components product range, ensuring that Alstom’s solutions are not only market-ready but also aligned with the company’s growth, profitability, and quality objectives. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, sourcing, supply chain, industrial, quality, finance, and more), oversee program execution, and manage cross-functional collaboration to deliver on key objectives.

You’ll specifically take care of ensuring product standardization and alignment with the company’s strategic vision, but also drive the execution of programs to meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets.

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinating the product portfolio to maximize standardization and align with future opportunities.


• Delivering QCD performance for programs up to First Article Inspection (FAI).


• Maintaining strong links with CDS teams to share product family strategies and priorities.


• Regularly reporting on key issues and risks to Product Family and Site Management.


• Managing and developing a team of Product Managers and Subsystem Managers.


• Providing operational support to product teams, including risk management and mitigation planning.


• Ensuring the application of Alstom processes to guarantee quality execution of programs.


• Driving continuous improvement and capturing Return of Experience (REX) to enhance product performance.

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:

• Master’s degree in a technical or equivalent field.


• 10 years of experience in product management, ideally in a technical or industrial environment.


• Fluency in both English and French.


• Knowledge of product business and industrial processes.


• Experience in a leadership role, preferably in a transversal or international context.


• Strategic vision and the ability to benchmark competition effectively.


• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work in a matrix environment.


• Organizational agility and a readiness to travel internationally.


• A results-driven mindset with the ability to make decisions and provide solutions.


• Desirable: experience with Alstom’s internal processes and familiarity with the railway industry.

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 that shape the future of green mobility.


• Utilise our dynamic 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 programs.


• Progress towards senior leadership or other roles that align with your aspirations.


• 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.

Job Type:​Experienced​