Project Planner – (H/F)

Job title:

Project Planner – (H/F)

Company:

Alstom

Job description

Req ID:485029We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.Project Planner Interiors (M/F)Location: Valenciennes, FranceYou will join our Interiors Component Development Site and Product Family of Valenciennes Petite Forêt, a key actor in the design and development or interior train parts as well as front ends, with more than 180 people & 22 different nationalities, designer, buyer, industrial, quality, Project Managers & Product Experts , working both for French & International projects.What are my responsibilities?Purpose of the Job/ObjectiveIs responsible for the development planning management of parts designed by the Component development site for Interiors.

• Develop and update schedules for projects that reach up to a low level of criticality.
• Collect, analyse, and present the time related project information
• Support decision making process of team to reach On Time Delivery (OTD) performance
• Synchronise schedules with stakeholders
• Manage project scheduling documentation

Organisation Reporting

• Reports to: Site Projects Director – Interiors

Network & Links

• Internal Interfaces: Interiors Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Costing, Tender teams, project manager.
• External Interfaces: Suppliers, Alstom integration sites, Customers, supply chain, industrialisation site.

Performance Measurement

• Timely updates of schedule and time related KPIs
• Timely updates of schedule related documents
• Maintain the schedule in line with defined quality metrics

Your responsibilities include:

• 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
• Continuously contribute to development lead-time improvements
• Develop quality schedules in line with the company’s procedures, contractual requirements, and stakeholder inputs.
• Participate in or ensure the validation of the baseline schedule.
• Contribute to the development of the Project Time Management Plan.
• Organize and lead regular project schedule review sessions.
• Ensure the alignment of commitments from both internal and external stakeholders and manage schedule interfaces.
• Escalade schedule interfaces issues when necessary
• Update both internal and external schedules punctually and in accordance with the standards set out in the Time Management Plan.
• Identify critical paths and potential delays.
• Collaborate with the project team to identify and monitor risks and opportunities related to the on-time delivery of the project.
• Prepare schedule and progress reports, including time-related KPIs, and analyse gaps between the actual progress and the baseline.
• Contribute to Earned Value Management by providing physical progress in collaboration with Finance Controllers.
• Support Interiors Project Managers for the Variation Orders (VO) preparation, mainly on schedule impacts
• Offer support to teams on any schedule-related issues.

What do I need to qualify for this job?Minimum qualifications

• Project management or technical roles in industrial or construction sectors
• Project scheduling experience
• Knows and uses ODYC, Primavera, MS Project or equivalent
• Able to work in an international environment and matrix organization structure: English spoken and written mandatory, French is a bonus
• Good written and spoken communication skills.

Skills

• Working knowledge and skills in project scheduling theory and methods.
• Proficiency in at least one scheduling software tool
• Working skills in MS office tools
• Basic knowledge of time-related contractual obligations and penalties.
• Basic, broad knowledge of railway industry products and technologies.
• Curiosity and a drive to learn
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; an effective team player.
• Ability to challenge teams and proactively propose solutions.
• Structured and critical thinking skills.
• Adaptability in a multi-cultural and rapidly changing environment

Travels :

• Travels: no

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.Job Type:​Experienced​

Expected salary

Location

Valenciennes, Nord

Job date

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:45:43 GMT

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