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We are seeking an experienced Project System Architect, based in Perth, with strong technical expertise with U400 and system engineering to be part of an exciting and innovative project that is transforming the Perth rail network.

Purpose of the job

• Deployment activities for Signalling Projects, the Project Architect is the technical referent of the Project in charge of all System activities and responsible of the QCD on System deliveries
• You will contribute to the project deployment strategy and define the baselining of the Project, defining all design choices and to propose the best solution (Customer Oriented and Cost Effective), considering a maximum re-use of existing solutions
• In full coordination with the System Application Architect you will be the Project technical interface between Platforms and the Customer in order to provide fluidity in the implementation of the delivered System (Project solution)

Key accountabilities:

• At project launch, check with SAA the gap analysis performed during tender phase
• Present and promote Alstom solutions to Customers, participate to Questions & Answers sessions proposed by Customers, organize technical meetings with Customer to present and get approval on the additional/rewritten requirements
• Capture and analyze the Project Technical Requirements
• Elaborate the System Design of the Project, with the support of SAA and Platforms teams. Ensure that the design choices fulfil the Customer needs, and optimize deployment and maintenance costs
• Write the Project System specifications and documents, taking into account architectural, functional, operational, performance, safety, quality, cost and maintainability constraints
• Define Project Baselines Strategy, by delegation of the PrEM, check that the System Delivery Plan is consistent with the Project Strategy and Platform roadmap, alert and propose mitigation plan
• Organize Kick-Off Meeting for each Baseline, by delegation of the PrEM, in order to validate Baseline Scope Freeze
• Coordinate closely with verification and validation activities, support integration, tests and validation phases
• Be the front office of the Project for troubleshooting / root cause identification in all phases of the project
• Organize Design Reviews with Platform Technical Director for every new Design Choice and provide key elements to demonstrate Design Freeze (through checklists) at PGR. Organize Peer Reviews.
• Capture Return of Experience and formalize feedback to Platforms to contribute to System evolutions and provide input to improve Reference Library.
• Support Customer Trainings
• Optional role: Project Architect may support bids team during the tender phase

Competencies & Skills

• Rigorous, autonomous, good analytic and synthesis skills
• Good technical coordination (Meetings, CCB, Reviews)
• Good communication and reporting skills
• English: written and verbal

Experience (essential)

• 5 years minimum experience in U400, and Signalling System Design applied to complex electronic systems
• Degree qualified - Engineering
• Demonstrated experience with brownfield rail projects

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Perks & Benefits

• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
  

• Purchase up to 3 additional weeks of annual leave.
  

• Flexible public holidays – swap public holidays to suit your preference.
  

• ME day – an additional paid day off each year.
  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) plus access to our Wellbeing Hub.
  

• Family discounts on car hire and car sharing.
  

• Volunteering leave.
  

• Diversity & Inclusion employee network groups.
  

• Discounted private medical insurance, novated leasing.
  

• Salary Continuance Insurance.
  

• Our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
  

• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose.

Here, progress isn’t always easy — the scale is massive, the tasks are complex — but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects — that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.