Lead Project Scheduler

Alstom • Pittsburgh, PA

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 hybrid Lead Project Scheduler in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for? Your future role "Take on a new challenge and apply your project scheduling and time management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and proactive teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time delivery (OTD) performance by developing and maintaining project schedules while fostering synchronization among internal stakeholders. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Management, Finance, and Engineering), analyze critical paths and risks, and ensure the consistency of stakeholder commitments—and much more."

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related field (a combination of experience and education may substitute for a degree).
• Experience or understanding of project planning/project controls (minimum of 4 years).
• Knowledge of planning software such as P6 (Planisware knowledge is a plus).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Agility to manage schedules, simulate scenarios, and adapt to changing project goals.
• Conflict management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to challenge project teams and propose solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with railway products and systems (preferred but not required).
• Forensic planning skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Analyzing the schedule management requirements of the Customer (contractual tool, schedule structure, reporting constraints, etc.).
• Defining tender preparation schedules and monitoring them until the submission of the tender.
• Detailing the tender schedule based on Reference Library templates, gap analysis, Metiers commitments, and PXO tender strategy.
• Highlighting the critical path and risks linked to the project schedule and proposing optimization and mitigation actions.
• Contributing to the project strategy with the project schedule in compliance with contractual requirements.
• Defining and maintaining the Project Time Management Plan based on inputs from all stakeholders and keeping it updated.
• Building the project schedule based on internal standard WBS, contractual targets, and data provided by all stakeholders.
• Organizing and leading periodic project schedule sessions.
• Providing timely updated schedule situations highlighting the gap between the actual and the baseline.
• Promoting time management practices awareness in the project team.

Benefits

• Contribute to innovative projects
• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with dynamic project teams to ensure on-time delivery and schedule optimization
• Progress towards mastering advanced scheduling techniques and leadership in project time management
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees