Railway Safety Assurance Manager

Alstom · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-06-10

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, 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 Railway Safety Assurance Manager in Cairo we’re looking for?Your future roleTake on a new challenge and apply your expertise in safety assurance to a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside talented, diverse, and collaborative teammates.You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of Alstom’s projects and programs, delivering solutions that meet the highest safety standards. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Project Core Teams, Engineering Metiers, and Quality & Internal Safety Assessors), coordinate safety assurance activities, and perform safety analyses, among other responsibilities.You’ll specifically take care of building safety reports and cases, while also organizing and attending periodic safety reviews.We’ll look to you for:Coordinating all safety assurance activities for projects, systems, or products as per the defined safety processesPerforming safety analyses, managing hazard logs, and reviewing RAM, cybersecurity, V&V, and T&C activities from a safety perspectiveDefining safety plans and managing associated workloads and planningSupporting tender and regional center teams in integrating products and systems into projectsApplying safety assurance methodologies, including risk acceptance criteria and verification and validationDefending safety case arguments in front of internal and external assessors and managing action plans to address findingsManaging and guiding Safety Assurance Engineers involved in projects, systems, or productsAll about youWe 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:Advanced university or engineering degreeEnglish proficiency in reading and writing for technical documentationMastery of CENELEC standards for safety or equivalent (e.g., AREMA, IEEE) and safety methodologies5 years of successful experience in safety assurance, including 2 years in the railway industryKnowledge of system, electrical, electronics, or electromechanical engineeringExperience in management (desirable)Strong organizational and analytical skillsProactive and resilient mindset with a sense of urgencyAbility to make critical decisions, including when to say “no go” and propose alternative solutionsTraining capabilities in safety practicesTeam-oriented with the ability to allocate and drive activities performed by othersThings you’ll enjoyJoin 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:Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from repetitive routinesWork with cutting-edge safety standards for rail signallingCollaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleaguesContribute to innovative and impactful projectsUtilise our flexible and inclusive working environmentSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countriesBenefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programsProgress towards leadership roles or specialized expertise in safety assuranceYou 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 noteAs 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.

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Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Alstom is a French multinational manufacturer of rail transport equipment including high-speed trains, metros, trams, signalling systems, and rail infrastructure services. The company is the prime contractor on multiple Egyptian rail projects including the Cairo Monorail.

What you should know

  • Record-Breaking Rail Development: Developed the TGV which set a world rail speed record of 515.3 km/h in 1990
  • Global Talent Powerhouse: Operates with a global talent base of over 86,000 employees representing 184 different nationalities
  • 40% US Rail: Manufactured approximately 40% of all trains currently in operation in the United States

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  • Mobility for tomorrow — Mission framed around sustainable urban mobility - public transport as a climate lever.
  • Innovation — Investment in hydrogen trains, automation, digital signalling, and battery-electric rolling stock.

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