Product Lead Remote Driving (F/H)
At a glance
Senior Product Management role at Alstom. Remote, France · no salary stated · we estimate €63,750–€99,700 across France.
Alstom has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Set the remote-driving product direction, guide solution development and rank use cases by value
- Set release scope and dates, then coordinate the programme against quality, cost and schedule goals
- Run development-team operations, including backlog planning and ongoing process improvement
- Guide architecture and technical choices, manage engineering trade-offs, quality, debt and technical risks
- Coordinate engineering disciplines and validate solutions through demonstrators, pilots and proofs of concept
What you bring
- An engineering degree or equivalent, plus at least five years in product, systems, project or programme management
- Experience leading development work, coordinating teams and managing innovative products or solutions
- Fluent English and the ability to work with complex systems and industrial digital solutions
Who this fits
This senior product role suits you if you can bring technical teams together and make decisions across disciplines. The position is based in Villeurbanne, France, and is described as remote. German fluency is an advantage, as is knowledge of rail, signalling, automation or human factors.
From the employer
Req ID:525621
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.
Could you be the full-time Remote Driving Product Lead in Villeurbanne we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your product management and innovation expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, passionate, and visionary team.
You'll play a key role in transforming rail operations through advanced digital technologies. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, innovation, product development, and internal/external stakeholders), coordinate interactions between disciplines (signalling, rolling stock, ergonomics), and support the Programme Manager in strategic decision-making.
You’ll specifically take care of shaping the product vision and managing the development of remote driving solutions, but also ensuring the consistency of the product strategy and prioritising high-value-added use cases.
We’ll look to you for:
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Planning releases by defining the content and delivery dates of versions.
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Overseeing the Remote Driving programme and coordinating activities to meet quality, cost, and deadline objectives.
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Organising and leading the operational management of the development team, including backlog planning and continuous improvement.
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Defining and maintaining solution architecture, steering technical decisions, and resolving engineering trade-offs.
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Ensuring technical quality, managing technical debt, and supporting continuous integration.
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Identifying, assessing, and managing technical risks associated with design, development, and integration.
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Coordinating technical interactions between Innovation teams and internal stakeholders (Signalling, Rolling Stock, Ergonomics, etc.).
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Contributing to demonstrators, pilot schemes, and proofs of concept to validate technical solutions.
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Defining and implementing methods, tools, and processes for delivery capacity improvement and industrialisation preparation.
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Monitoring innovations in rail, automation, and digitalisation, and representing the solution at events.
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Providing visibility on progress, risks, and feasibility for decision-making and programme reviews.
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
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Degree in engineering or equivalent, with at least 5 years of experience in product management, systems engineering, project management, or programme management.
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Experience leading development initiatives, coordinating teams, and managing innovative products or solutions.
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Strong analytical, organisational, and decision-making skills in a dynamic environment.
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Leadership skills with the ability to unite technical teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
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Understanding of complex systems and industrial digital solutions (e.g., real-time architectures, APIs, cloud computing, cyber security).
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Knowledge of the rail sector, signalling, automation, or human factors (advantageous but not required).
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A passion for innovation, new technologies, and multidisciplinary environments.
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Fluency in English; fluency in German is a plus.
Things you’ll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
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Contribute to one of the most ambitious innovation programmes in the rail sector.
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Help shape the future of rail driving and operations.
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Work alongside international experts in innovation, signalling, and digital transformation.
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Collaborate with leading technology partners, rail operators, and innovation centres.
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Utilise our agile and dynamic working environment.
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Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
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Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
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Progress towards leadership roles in product management or programme management.
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Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).
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