Planning Manager

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 onsite Planning Manager in Riyadh, SA we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive project management and industrial planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and multi-talented teammates. You'll lead the orchestration of project schedules, ensuring their alignment with strategic goals and contractual requirements. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Industrial, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Quality), animate and coordinate the project scheduling community, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Detailing the tender schedule using Reference Library templates, conducting gap analysis, securing Metiers commitments, and aligning with PXO tender strategy,

• Highlighting the critical path and risks linked to the project schedule and proposing optimization & mitigation actions,

• Contributing to the project strategy in compliance with contractual requirements,

• Participating in the definition of project schedule interfaces with partners and the Customer,

• Ensuring on-time delivery of all schedule deliverables down to the requested level,

• Estimating the cost of Scheduling management effort,

• Building the project schedule based on internal standard WBS, contractual targets, and data provided by stakeholders,

• Proposing the project baseline, and ensuring its acceptance both internally and by the Customer,

• Ensuring the consistency of all internal and external Stakeholders commitments, and managing the schedules interfaces

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:

• Degree in Engineering,

• Experience or understanding of project management and industrial background,

• Knowledge of project scheduling processes and different scheduling tools,

• Familiarity with railway products, and a good understanding of Sub-Systems,

• A certification or communication skill in English proficiency,

• Ability to work with internal processes across various departments,

• Proven track record in a similar role for at least 7 years,

• Agility in handling schedule simulations and adapting to changing project goals,

• Rigorous and structured approach with a strong sense of anticipation,

• Comfortable in an international and multicultural environment,

• Demonstrated management skills and ability to handle crucial conversations,

• Organized, reactive, and committed to excellence,

• Strong communication skills, persuasive and resilient

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:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

• Work with cutting-edge scheduling management tools and methodologies to optimize project delivery,

• Progress towards becoming a key influencer in project strategy and execution,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.