Program Verification and Validation Manager

Program V&V Manager

Req ID:516799 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

NETWORK & LINKS:

The Selected candidate will work with a highly motivated team involved in development of complex embedded solutions. The candidate will join with our Bangalore development center and will travel to our platform development center located in Europe on need basis. The Ideal candidate will be part of Product Development team in Bangalore.

 

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

As a Program V&V Manager, you will Lead and govern Verification, Integration, and Testing to deliver validated, safe, and high‑quality Alstom Signaling platforms, aligned with program Quality, Cost, and Delivery objectives through close collaboration with Architecture, Safety, and Signaling teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Define the Program Verification and Validation strategy in the V&V Plan, to ensure proper coverage and demonstration that  design requirements and intended use cases are met. Collect the contributions of all involved stakeholders;
    Ensure the application and adherence to the reference processes, methods & tools, requesting deviations whenever appropriate;
    Define and agree V&V activity schedule
    Organize and lead documental verification and reviews;
    Manage full verification and validation of the equipment under test;
    Monitor and follow-up execution and reporting of activities delegated to experts in other departments;
    Define needs, architecture and follow-up implementation of testbenches and analysis tools; 
    Represent Alstom in front of customers or partners, for instance to provide overview of Test progress, issues, risks and opportunities;
    Manage functionally the Program Verification & Validation Team and ensure/control their deliverables for the project;
    Ensure independence of verification from design;
    Select and manage subcontractors;
    Manage work packages or WP tasks.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:
Education:
Bachelor/Postgraduate in Engineering – IT, CS, ECE & EEE or Equivalent 
Behavioural Competencies:

• Be Innovative and demonstrate to peers and implement in creation of Reference Libraries, reusable codes, and model-based developments.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and able to guide, influence and convince others in a matrix organization
• Ability to drive through all obstacles, collaboration with global team in different geo
• Flair to Learn technologies specific to Railway domain.
• Team Player with prior experience in working with European customer is not mandatory but preferable.

Experience:

• At least 20 years in relevant positions (systems / sub-systems integration, embedded equipment, electrotechnical product development) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signalling, aerospace, defense, nuclear) would be a major asset.

Technical Competencies

• Experience in Verification activities such as Spec Verification and Test Description Verification etc
• Understanding on Structural Coverage analysis.
• Good Knowledge on V&V activities for Safety Critical Software
• Good Knowledge on Test Life cycle & Defect life Cycle
• Good Knowledge on Testing Concepts
• Strong Ability in problem solving and debugging, ability to narrow down the root cause in complex system
  The successful candidate will able to thrive in a highly collaborative workplace and actively engage in the development process spread across different geographical locations. Ideal Candidate should possess good analytical Skills and should be have experience in testing of On-Board and Trackside products of Railway Industry. Ability to work on complex and distributed system Rail industry background is highly desirable, alternatively similar industries can also be considered.
  

Technical Skills:

• Good analytical skill and previous experience in test & integration are required. In alternative, you will have an experience in system. engineering or Safety Assurance.
• Knowledge of at least one ADM domain (hardware, software, product, system) V&V methodology.
• Tools: Experience any testing tool like NI test stand or RTRT
• Configuration tools: Clear Quest, Git, Reqtify, DOORS
• Standards: CENELEC SIL4 / DO178A / DO178B
• Communication Protocol: TCP/IP
• Operating System: Windows
• Domain Knowledge: Railway Signalling domain is desirable or Avionics or any Engineering domain 
  

Travel need: Job may involve travel to other sites on long-term/Short-term based on business need.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

 

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 local law. 

 

Experience Level

Mid Level