Safety Assurance Manager

About the Role You will lead safety assurance for Alstom's Mainline ETCS projects in Bengaluru, delivering safe and reliable solutions that meet top industry standards. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, define safety plans, manage hazard logs, and defend safety case arguments with internal and external assessors. What You'll Do

• Coordinate all safety assurance activities on the ETCS Solution System for projects as per defined safety processes.
• Perform safety analyses and manage hazard logs while reviewing RAM, Cyber, V&V, and T&C activities from a safety perspective.
• Define safety plans and manage safety workload and scheduling.
• Support tenders and regional center teams in integrating product/system safety into projects.
• Build comprehensive Safety Reports and Safety Cases.
• Apply safety assurance methodologies, including risk acceptance criteria, safety analysis, and verification and validation processes.
• Organize and attend periodic safety reviews.
• Defend safety case arguments in front of assessors and define action plans to address findings.
• Manage Safety Assurance Engineers involved in the project, as applicable. What We're Looking For
• Advanced University or Engineering degree (mandatory).
• 12 years of experience in the railway business, with at least 5 years in safety assurance (mandatory).
• Mastery of Cenelec Standards for Safety (or equivalent standards such as AREMA, IEEE) and safety methodologies and principles (mandatory).
• System, electrical, electronics, or electromechanical engineering knowledge (desirable).
• Knowledge of signalling systems such as IXL and ERTMS – ETCS L2 (desirable).
• Experience in team or project management (desirable).
• Structured and organized mindset with a proactive and team-oriented approach.
• Strong sense of anticipation, urgency, and the ability to say "no go" when necessary while offering solutions. Nice to Have
• Inclusive and flexible working environment that supports collaboration across transverse teams.
• Opportunity to progress toward leadership roles in safety assurance or other technical fields.
• Investment in development through award-winning learning programs and a long-term career path.
• Competitive reward package and comprehensive social coverage (life, medical, pension). Compensation & Benefits
• Stable, long-term career with opportunities to grow and develop new skills.
• Access to cutting-edge safety standards and methodologies in rail signalling.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with colleagues across functions and countries.
• Investment in your development through award-winning learning programs.
• Competitive and fair rewards alongside social coverage (life, medical, pension).