Req ID:464680 

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

We are looking for our Project Planning Manager to strenghen our organization and team. In this position, your main missions will be to

• Apply the company's time management processes


• Promote the time management practices and culture in the project team


• Learn and apply the return of experience (REX) from previous projects


• Analyse tender documentation to understand schedule management requirements, including schedule structure, reporting constraints, and contractual requirements.


• Set a timeline for tender preparation and ensure its adherence until the tender submission.


• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate inputs and define project schedule interfaces.


• Contribute to formulating the project execution strategy.


• Develop the tender schedule based on contract requirements, subsystem commitments,  gap analysis,  and the tender execution strategy.


• Identify the project schedule's critical path and risks, suggesting optimization and mitigation actions.


• Highlight differences between the intial assumptions and the final tender schedule.


• Write the tender schedule narrative.


• Ensure on-time delivery of schedule-related deliverables.


• Present scheduling information during tender gate reviews.

Profile Sought:

• Engineering or Business degree


• Proven experience in similar role


• Good communication and interpersonal skills; an effective team player.


• Project management or technical roles in industrial or construction sectors


• Working knowledge and skills in project scheduling theory and methods.


• Proficiency in at least one scheduling software tool


• Basic knowledge of time-related contractual obligations and penalties.


• Basic, broad knowledge of railway industry products and technologies.


• Project Planner


• Curiosity and a drive to learn


• Working skills in MS office tools

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 73+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Important to note

You 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!