Project Director

Location: Derby

Salary: circa £100,000 DOE plus bonus and car allowance

Application deadline: 24/07/2026

Role Overview

As a Project Director you will drive the execution of high‑criticality, complex international monorail programmes, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and customer expectations to maximise performance in terms of cash, margin and on‑time delivery. Accountable for end‑to‑end delivery from bid support and contract mobilisation through delivery, commissioning and handover, covering major rolling stock, system integration, technology transfer and next‑generation product development. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Sub‑Systems, Industrial, Supply Chain and Project Governance, defining delivery strategies and overseeing the Project Management Work Package to achieve optimal Quality, Cost, Delivery and Planning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project delivery from transfer to close‑out, ensuring smooth handover from tender and clear definition of objectives, performance and planning.
• Build and manage project teams, including core team staffing and resource allocation; escalade gaps where needs are unmet.
• Align and lead all stakeholders (internal, external, partners), fostering collaboration, engagement and strong working relationships.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, manage variation orders, and oversee change control, claims and potential disputes.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs, manage progress transparently and report regularly to senior management.
• Proactively manage risks, opportunities and savings to safeguard project outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to company standards and regulations (Ethics, EHS, Safety, Quality) while maintaining continuous alignment with customer expectations.

Business travel is required frequently to Alstom manufacturing facilities across Europe and to final destination countries around the world.

Qualifications

• Strong track record as a project manager in the railway sector, with proven delivery of medium‑critical projects.
• Team management skills – ability to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi‑site/multi‑functional teams.
• IPMA, APM or equivalent Project Management qualifications highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving, advanced negotiation and complexity‑management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership and decision‑making abilities.
• French language skills would be an asset.

Benefits

• Stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaboration with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribution to innovative projects.
• Dynamic, inclusive and safety‑focused working environment.
• Steering your career across functions and countries.
• Investment in your development through award‑winning learning.
• Fair and dynamic reward package recognising your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by the local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.