Req ID:445316

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

The General Manager (GM) has the principal responsibility for directing and coordinating Contractor's performance of its obligations under the Agreement. The GM must have all the necessary authority and autonomy over operations to locally make decisions including those with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers subject only to decisions by the Authority's Executive Team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• All Key Management Personnel report directly to the GM, and the GM is ultimately

• 3 subordinate Assistant General Managers (AGM's) who will be closely mentored and trained and become qualified to step into role of the GM

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serves as Contractor's liaison with the Authority primarily its Contract Manager and must be available to attend Authority Board meetings on a regular basis when required.

• Must attend a weekly (or sometimes daily) service performance review meeting with Authority staff and additionally be available at other reasonable times to consult with representatives of the Authority.

• Responsible for the performance of all Key Management Personnel, as well as subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.

• Manage and direct the bundled contract commuter operations of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority providing rail service in a multi-line, mixed commuter, intercity passenger, and freight environment.

• Manage Asst. General Manager direct reports, who in-turn oversee management, technical, administrative, and exempt staff and who in turn oversee and manage approximately rail maintenance and operations, craft employees working under multiple collective bargaining agreements.

• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors so their presence is largely transparent to the Authority.

• Safety, Contract Administration, Daily Train Operations, Equipment Maintenance, Facilities, Workforce Training, and maintenance, Information Technology Systems, on-call Work Directives and Customer Experience.

• Ensure safe, efficient, on-time performance, personnel, and equipment availability and a "customer first" service.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to make presentations to Senior Leadership, Governing Boards, and public stakeholder groups.

• Excellent management and leadership skills.

• Ability to organize work effectively with strong attention to details.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Programs and use these tools to establish meaningful key performance metrics, monitor and make decisions based on facts and trends.

• Knowledgeable with application of new technology to improve efficiency, safety, reduce costs.

• Proven Management Experience and Skills managing subcontract, supplier, vendor contracts to achieve best value, favorable life cycles, high quality products and services in a timely manner.

• Labor Relations experience, Labor contract negotiations, experience resolving grievances.

• Managing operations and maintenance if complex Railroad Networks environment and identifying best industry practices to resolve problems and improve Network performance.

• Ability to place oneself in the customer and stakeholders' shoes and establish practices, policies

• and through management and leadership to provide superior customer and stakeholder experience.

• Ability and prior proven skills in developing and establishing programs, practices, standards and procedures for passenger safety, rule adherence, operating schedules, and training

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction, or related field-or equivalent experience

• 20 years of broad and deep, progressively responsible experience covering most facets of railroad operations, maintenance, engineering, contract, and project management. At least five years in a Senior Management/Leadership capacity for a FRA Regulated, Class 1 or Commuter Railroad with territory, service, complexity, and challenges.

• Prior experience that demonstrates accomplishments that enhanced safety, efficiency, reliability, customer service and stakeholder satisfaction thru proactive management and leadership of staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors in a Public Environment. Extensive knowledge of FRA, CPUC and other State and local regulations related to the operations and maintenance and deep understanding of labor relations in a collective bargaining environment.

Other:

• Must have valid California Driver's License with good driving record of no more than 2-points and noDUI's within the last 3-years.

• Pass e-rail safe background check.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination including a drug test.

• Good understanding of 49 CFR 200 - 299. on start Date

Requirements:

• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Salary Range:

$154,000.00 to $211,750.00 depending on experience/qualifications.

This position is eligible for Railroad Retirement.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Alstom is a global company where our people vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

Employment at Alstom is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Alstom does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is Alstom's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, as well as its affirmative action obligations, includes the full and complete support of the Company. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.

Job Type:Experienced