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RATP

Public transport operator and network maintenance

Head of IDM Business Reference Data Management Entity

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
€47k - €55k/yr
Mid
Master's
Saint-Denis, France
HybridRegular travel across the Paris region; workplace will later move to Vitry. Remote work is possible.
Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least a Bac +5 qualification in engineering.
  • At least three years of significant experience in operational maintenance and/or maintenance engineering, in maintenance or operations interfacing with maintenance.
  • Knowledge of the MAXIMO software package’s data model and functionality is an advantage, not a requirement.
  • Knowledge of business reference data management and implementation of maintenance methods.
  • Ability to analyze business data and manage configuration.
  • Knowledge of quality, safety, and environmental management.
  • Knowledge of the principles of a computerized maintenance management system and an electronic document management system.
  • Knowledge of integrated logistics support methods used in the realization, validation, and maintenance of relevant equipment and systems.
  • Ability to lead a team and facilitate technical committees.
  • Writing ability, abstraction, and rigor.
  • Strong planning and organizational ability.
  • Ability to negotiate in a multi-stakeholder internal and external organizational context with significant strategic stakes.
Responsibilities
  • Lead implementation of methods and configuration management in the assigned domain, including maintenance policy and methods.
  • Manage the business reference data activity and coordinate team meetings.
  • Represent maintenance in the development of reference data and configuration change files.
  • Lead the initialization, updating, and verification of reference data in business information systems.
  • Organize and facilitate technical committees in the assigned area of activity.
  • Contribute to configuration management of facilities and the consistency of technical data.
  • Analyze business data, measure performance, and propose improvements.
  • Contribute to technology monitoring and development of team skills.
  • Provide expert support and technical assistance to maintenance teams, and deliver training.
  • Contribute to the GIGP unit’s operations, configuration management of new facilities, and maintenance of the quality, safety, and environmental management system implemented in the GIGP operational unit.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with the MAXIMO software package’s data model and functionality.

About the company

RATP Group is a global public transport company that runs and maintains urban and suburban transit networks. It operates in 15 countries with 100 subsidiaries and 71,000 employees, serving about 12 million passengers daily. Its work spans design, project management, operation, and engineering of trains, metros, trams, and buses, along with ongoing maintenance to keep services running smoothly. The company uses its expertise to deliver reliable, safe, accessible, and well-informed travel experiences, and it pursues continuous service improvement and sustainability, aiming to expand internationally through major projects while meeting new passenger expectations.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • RATP Group plans 6,600 hires in 2026, including 3,500 in Île-de-France.
  • Caen rail starts July 2027, adding nearly 20% of regional TER traffic.
  • RATP's new security powers from March 2026 strengthen fare control and incident response.

What critics are saying

  • Paris agents faced 1,303 assaults and 3,129 threats in 2025, worsening retention.
  • Asheville riders reported 62% on-time performance, driving complaints, fines, and labor lawsuits.
  • Competition is eroding moat: ComfortDelGro and others beat RATP Dev in international tenders.

What makes RATP unique

  • RATP controls Paris mobility infrastructure, operations, and security across the Île-de-France network.
  • RATP Dev wins long-duration tenders, including Caen rail in 2027 and Copenhagen Metro.
  • RATP pilots autonomous buses on Paris line 393, gaining regulatory approval for France-wide testing.

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