Project Planning Manager

Req ID:470363 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling 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 based in Västerås we’re looking for?

Your future role

Get onboard and apply your Planning expertise within R&D Projects in the engineering area, and strengthen Alstom Product Development!  You’ll report to Johannes Jonsson (Site Global Planning Director), and work alongside collaborative and driven teammates.

We’ll look to you for:
 

As Project Planning Manager you will

• Manage project schedules, i.e. maintain schedules or assigned parts of schedules according to project needs and company's procedures
• Collect time related progress information from stakeholders
• Monitor progress and report status and potential delay to the core project team, and support dialogue on mitigation actions
• Lead/participate in periodic project schedule review sessions
• Prepare standard schedule and progress reports
• Update progress reports and standard KPIs in a timely manner
• Be part of the project core team

All about you

We value passion and attitude, as well as experience. To be successful in this role, you rely on several of below attributes:

• Experienced in project scheduling and project planning
• Communication skills and proactive approach
• Engineering or Business degree Desirable
• Practical skills in scheduling software tool
• Practical skills in MS Office software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fundamental knowledge of the engineering or construction industries
• Fluency in English; good working knowledge in Swedish
• Comfortable in international environment
• Ability to adapt message and key takeaways to audience

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 and humble colleagues

•             Contribute to innovative projects

•             Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

•             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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.