VIE Central Contract Management Support (f/d/m)

Req ID:523564 

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 VIE Contract Management Support in Zurich, Switzerland we’re looking for?

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, click here

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your organizational and analytical expertise in a dynamic and collaborative field. You’ll work alongside a supportive and innovative team of professionals.

You'll play a key role in supporting the Central Critical Claim Office, contributing to the development and implementation of tools and processes that enhance our contract management function. Day-to-day, you’ll work with teams across the business (Legal, Project Management, Finance), assist with internal communication updates, and contribute to cross-regional claim reporting activities, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of updating internal communication, training materials, and reporting tools, but also support the design and implementation of department-specific procedures and training for contractual and commercial topics.

We’ll look to you for:

• Supporting the Central Critical Claim Office in administrative and operational tasks


• Assisting with updates to internal communication, training, and reporting tools


• Performing data analysis to support decision-making processes


• Collaborating with regional and functional teams to implement and promote tools and processes


• Contributing to cross-regional claim reporting activities


• Designing and implementing department-specific procedures and training materials

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:

• University degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field


• Experience or understanding of working in an international industrial and project environment


• Knowledge of railway products or infrastructure projects is an asset


• Familiarity with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other IT tools like databases, reporting software (e.g., SharePoint, QlikSense, Power BI, Power Apps)


• Fluency in English; German is a strong asset, and French is a plus


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal


• Open-mindedness, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset

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 contract management and reporting tools


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues


• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

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.