Cost Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Alstom
- Toronto, ON
- Contract
- Full-time
TTM/ Tender Transfer Meeting)Support on demand the Project team on costing for variation ordersPrepare, produce, lead and manage the cost estimations for VO (Variation Order) and NAVO (Non-Agreed Variation Order) within the Project team, with the support of the Finance Project Manager for financial offerFor all the transversal activities at programme/syste level:Collect and monitor cost reduction initiatives with the support of the related Métier: ideas collection, preliminary studies, action plan follow-up, risk & savings register updateCoordinate costing analysis during design phase with the support of the related stakeholders, for the activities impacting several Métiers (ex: budget versus savings analysis)Build comparisons on different solutions and support Make or Buy evaluations (in coordination with the Finance Project Manager and Project Operation Manager/or Project Industrial Manager)Support the Finance Project Manager in the monitoring of forecasted EAC (Estimated At Completion) at project/programme level:Ensure that committed and secured savings, including the related action plan, are registered in the FPR (Finance Project Review)Support and Lead on Work Pack Management activities, support EVM (Earned Value Management) effortsHighlight deviations from budgetSecure the implementation of the savings action planPerformance MeasurementsProvide all costing and pricing deliverables on timeAccuracy and robustness of costingAt Tender/Bid stage: reliability of cost commitment between TTM and CPR0, out of change of scope/planning/global environmentAt Project/programme execution stage: securization of committed savings & early warning on PPI evolutionRequirementsEngineering degree and/or Business SchoolMinimum 5 years of experience in IndustryExperience in Railway industry desirableKnowledgeable of Costing, in similar industrySkills & CompetenciesAbility to recognize product and associated costs, and understand operational flows (engineering, manufacturing, industrial, etc)Ability to analyze and challenge contributor's commitmentsAbility to define cost impact of terms & conditionsSufficient awareness of financial rules and contractual aspects (bonds & guarantees, …)Experience in Value analysis, Product cost and Cost modelsRigor and good analytical skillsFluent in EnglishResults and data drivenCollaborative and team player in a diverse environmentProactive and keen to implement processes and continuously improveCuriosity for the product and its environmentAbility to work in network and integrate with bid and project team whilst maintaining independenceGood communication skills (presentations, synthesis, relationship with contributors ...)Comfortable in an international and a multi-cultural environmentAbility to deliver on-timeTransparency, autonomy, anticipation, initiative, reactivityAlstom 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