Senior Project Planner

Req ID:513255

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 Senior Project Planner in Sofia, Bulgaria we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project planning and scheduling expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a professional and dedicated team that values collaboration and innovation.

You'll play a key role in developing and maintaining project schedules, analyzing time-related data, and supporting decision-making processes to ensure On Time Delivery (OTD) performance. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including internal and external stakeholders, aligning schedules, managing project documentation, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of creating and optimizing project schedules, but also advising teams on time-related contractual disputes and risk mitigation strategies.

We’ll look to you for:

• Collaborating closely with the Project Manager (PM), Chief of Development (CoD), and Chief of Operations (CoO) to provide essential scheduling expertise and strategic time management support.
• Acting as the Project Manager’s trusted deputy, ensuring alignment across the core team and stepping in to lead when needed.
• Serving as the central connector of project interfaces, driving execution through robust scheduling and proactive coordination.
• Providing visible and respected leadership within the project team to foster collaboration, maintain momentum, and drive delivery excellence.
• Communicating effectively at all levels, adapting your approach to suit different audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Developing and updating schedules for projects with a medium level of criticality.
• Evaluating and effectively communicating time-related project information in various formats.
• Advising the project team on strategies to achieve On Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
• Providing guidance on time-related contractual disputes.
• Influencing the development and alignment of schedules across project stakeholders.
• Developing and managing project scheduling documentation.
• Supporting other project planners in their scheduling responsibilities.

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
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a full-time planning and scheduling role
• Experience in industrial or construction sectors
• Proficiency in one scheduling tool (e.g., OdyC, Primavera) and familiarity with an additional scheduling software tool (e.g., Kinaxis, MS Project, TILOS)
• Advanced skills in MS Excel or other data analysis tools
• Detailed knowledge of scheduling theory and methods, such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Knowledge of time-related contractual obligations and principles of delay analysis
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to challenge and guide teams effectively
• Good written and verbal communication skills; an effective team player

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
• Work with new safety and security standards for rail traffic management
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic, friendly, and flexible 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 in Safety Assurance Management or other projects/teams
• 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.