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, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Job Description: Project Planner

Position SummaryThe Project Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules to ensure timely and efficient execution. This role works closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and other cross‑functional teams to track progress, identify risks, and support decision-making. The Project Planner ensures alignment between project objectives, resource availability, and timeline commitments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.Define work breakdown structures (WBS), task sequences, durations, dependencies, and milestones.Coordinate with project stakeholders to gather schedule inputs and validate timeline assumptions.Integrate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and installation activities into a cohesive master schedule.

2. Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Track project progress and update schedules regularly based on actual performance.Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and schedule variance analyses for management and clients.Identify schedule deviations and propose corrective or preventive actions.Provide forecasts for completion dates and resource loading as needed.

3. Risk & Change Management: Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation strategies.Evaluate impacts of design changes, delays, or resource constraints on the overall timeline.Maintain change logs and update schedules accordingly.Support claim preparation related to schedule extensions or disruptions (if applicable).

4. Coordination & Communication: Facilitate regular planning and progress review meetings.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure schedule alignment and transparency.Communicate schedule updates, issues, and impacts clearly to internal teams and external stakeholders.

5. Documentation & Compliance: Ensure schedules and planning documents comply with internal processes and project requirements.Maintain proper documentation of schedule baselines, revisions, progress records, and approvals.Support audits or reviews related to project planning and controls.

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:

• Experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls (industry-specific experience is a plus).Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar).Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects is advantageous.

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of project management principles (WBS, critical path, resource loading, etc.).Ability to analyze schedule data and prepare insightful reports.Competency in Excel or other data analysis tools.

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and coordination skills.High attention to detail and analytical thinking.Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.Team-oriented and proactive mindset.

Key Deliverables:

• Baseline schedule
• Weekly/monthly progress reports
• Updated schedules and look‑ahead plans
• Risk and impact analysis reports
• Schedule recovery or mitigation plans 

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.
•  Utilize our hybrid 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.
•  Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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 80 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.