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Project Material Manager

Company:
Alstom
Location:
Bologna, Italy
Posted:
September 05, 2025
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Description:

Req ID:494100

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 looking for a

PROJECT MATERIAL MANAGER

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Coordinate, consolidate and secure QCD commitments within the Material Scope (Metier) in Project Execution. Transversally through the different work packages. Having end to end accountability regardless of if it is Make or Buy.

Manage industrial scope assigned by the DIS project ensuring that the products are delivered to the project stakeholders according to project QCD commitments.

Work as interface in the core Team meeting representing both Procurement function and Operations/Supply Chain function.

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION

Represent the Industrial Operations organization within the project core team

NETWORK & LINKS

Project core team members;

Support functions: Project Industrial Management, Industrialization, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Sourcing.

MISSION & RESPONSIBILITIES

For Project Execution, the Project Material Manager should:

Get QCD commitment as built at tender phase in the respective LU- Leading Unit and Pus- Participating Unit, secure the commitments are well understood by the Project, Industrial, Supply Chain and Procurement team;

Ensure that necessary inputs data allowing respect of QCD commitment are consistently and timely made available by other project contributors;

Define industrial scheme and related make or buy strategy;

Check completeness and on time availability of the detailed design (under PrEM/ Engineer responsibility);

Coordinate and supervises the Industrial Operations that are in charge of the following tasks: supervision of material procurement, products manufacturing and testing, logistic & shipment;

Supervise cash flow curve related to material orders and minimize the time the material remains in the warehouse. Support project closure to clean and close the Hard Inventory;

Have a general vision of the Project’s / suppliers' progress, stakes, and difficulties. Define and agree with Procurement the capture or mitigation plans to be followed by Procurement;

Manage the Material EAC/TAC (Estimation at Completion/ Total at Completion), Co-validating ASIP savings, Co-Validates with Sub-System Manager each gap vs CPR0 (deviation sheet & bridge approval process) with escalation to Project and procurement team in case of need for arbitration.

REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Management Engineering or equivalent;

Experience of at least 5 years in project or industrial management roles;

Consolidated knowledge and experience in Industrial Operation field;

Professional knowledge of English;

Basic knowledge on SAP (or others ERP system);

Good knowledge on office automation suit (Excel, Outlook)

Attitude to teamworking and to collaborate with people of various departments both internal (Project Management, Supply Chain, Industrialization, Manufacturing, Sales, Product Development, Sourcing) and external (suppliers).

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

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