Project Planning Manager

Alstom • Rabat, MA

77d

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 Project Planning Manager in Rabat we're looking for? Your future role will involve applying your project scheduling expertise in a dynamic and innovative field, working alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the on-time delivery of projects by developing, updating, and analyzing schedules, working closely with teams across the business, synchronizing schedules with stakeholders, and promoting time management practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Degree in project management, engineering, or a related field
• Experience or understanding of 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 understanding of railway industry products and technologies
• Curiosity and a drive to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; an effective team player
• Ability to challenge teams and proactively propose solutions
• Structured and critical thinking skills
• Adaptability in a multicultural and rapidly changing environment

Responsibilities

• Developing and updating schedules for projects of varying criticality
• Collecting, analyzing, and presenting time-related project information
• Supporting the decision-making process to achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance
• Synchronizing schedules with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing project scheduling documentation
• Applying and promoting the company's time management processes and culture
• Leveraging lessons learned from previous projects to improve future outcomes
• In tenders: Analyzing tender requirements, developing tender schedules, identifying risks, and contributing to execution strategies
• In execution: Validating baseline schedules, identifying critical paths, managing risks, and contributing to Earned Value Management

Benefits

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies for rail project scheduling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilize our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards roles such as Senior Scheduler, Project Manager, or similar
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees