Project Planner

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.

Could you be the full-time Project Planner in Bursa we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates.

You'll ensure the successful completion of component scopes in complex projects, aligning with customer needs and committed. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Sub-System team, Project Core Team, Sourcing, Supply Chain), manage component level planning, activities, and deliverables, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

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

In tender:

• Analyze 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 the project execution strategy.
• Identify the project schedule's critical path and risks, suggesting optimization and mitigation actions.
• Ensure on-time delivery of schedule-related deliverables.

In Project Execution:

• Ensure the validation of the baseline schedule.
• Organize and lead regular project schedule review sessions.
• Ensure the alignment of commitments from both internal and external stakeholders and manage schedule interfaces.
• 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.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Engineering or Business degree
• Experience of project management or technical roles in industrial or construction sectors
• Result-oriented mindset with an ability to manage risks and opportunities
• Working knowledge and skills in project scheduling theory and methods.
• Proficiency in at least one scheduling software tool
• Working skills in MS office tools
• 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
• Fluency in English

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our flexible working environment
• Possibility to 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 senior management roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (medical)

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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