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Train Project Engineering Manager (PREM)

On-site in Barcelona·Added 1 month ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Alstom

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

What you bring

• Proven experience in train engineering
• 5+ years of experience managing teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Structured, organized, hands-on approach
• Fluency in English and local language

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative and impactful projects
• Work in an inclusive, agile and responsible environment
• Steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from continuous learning and development opportunities
• Receive a competitive reward package aligned with your performance and potential

The role

Job Title: Train Project Engineering Manager (PREM)

More than a job: a mission

We're looking for a Train Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering project management and Design to Cost activities at our Santa Perpetua site in Barcelona. You'll work alongside people who take ownership, drive innovation, and contribute to building greener and smarter mobility solutions.

You'll work with committed teams across engineering, operations and project management - solving complex challenges that shape the future of rail mobility.

What you'll do

Your role, your impact

• Lead and manage Project Engineering Manager (PrEM) and Design to Cost (DtC) activities across projects and tenders
• Ensure delivery of Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) commitments
• Oversee deployment of Alstom engineering processes, standards and QMS
• Support PrEM teams in issue resolution and priority definition
• Manage team capacity, skills development and resource allocation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices with Central Engineering
• Drive the Design to Cost approach and team development

• Achievement of QCD targets
• Effective team management and development
• Compliance with engineering standards and processes
• Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives

Req ID

Req ID:523102

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

Application submission
Resume screening · With a Talent Acquisition
Initial interview
With a Talent Acquisition
Typically with Talent Acquisition.
Second interview
With a hiring manager
With the hiring manager.
References and background check
Selection and offer

Candidates not shortlisted receive a rejection email.
Hiring decision communicated within 45 days of the final interview (stated in adverts).

About Alstom

Alstom is a global leader in the rail industry, developing and marketing integrated systems for greener and smarter mobility. The company offers a broad portfolio including rolling stock, infrastructure, and digital rail solutions, with a mission to make rail the backbone of transportation. Alstom's operations span worldwide, providing sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

In Spain, Alstom has a significant presence with multiple offices and facilities, including in Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, and other locations. The company is actively hiring for various roles in Spain, such as railway maintenance engineers, project managers, and technical specialists. Alstom's Spanish operations are involved in both manufacturing and maintenance activities, offering opportunities for international professionals in the rail sector.

Industry: Rail Manufacturing
Founded: 1928
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid and 3 more
Website: alstom.com

Good to know if you are moving

Alstom has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, and other cities, offering numerous job opportunities in the rail sector.
The company provides roles in engineering, project management, and maintenance, with many positions requiring technical skills in railway systems.
Alstom's Spanish operations are involved in both manufacturing and maintenance, providing a diverse range of career paths for international professionals.
The company is committed to greener mobility, making it an attractive employer for those interested in sustainable transportation solutions.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 70,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

Here, progress isn't always easy - the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects - that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

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