Project Manager – Desiro 5‑Year Maintenance

About the role

Alstom is seeking a full‑time Project Manager to lead the Desiro 5‑year maintenance programme in Sofia. Reporting to Roberto, you will coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure the project meets contractual obligations, delivers high quality, stays on budget and on schedule, and exceeds customer expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the project strategy, including PMP development, planning, cost, quality and performance targets.
• Lead and coordinate activities across engineering, industrial, quality and support functions from tender transfer to project close‑out.
• Manage project QCDP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Performance) and optimise financial results (sales & cash).
• Allocate resources, build core teams, and resolve staffing gaps.
• Monitor and mitigate risks, capture savings, handle variation orders, contract claims and ensure compliance with EHS, railway safety and project management standards.
• Represent the project to senior management and external stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication and strong customer relationships.

Required profile

• University degree or strong technical passion related to railway or industrial projects.
• Proven experience in managing complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Ability to lead internal and external teams and engage stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.

Required skills

• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Cost Management
• Quality Management
• Contract Management
• Railway Safety Standards
• EHS Compliance
• Project Planning (PMP)