Development Planning Manager

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Req ID:493361At 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.Take on a new challenge and apply your project planning and coordination expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and proactive teammates.You'll play a central role in driving the animation and coordination of interfaces between Train Level and Sub-Systems, ensuring efficient time management and supporting key decision-making to achieve on-time delivery (OTD) performance. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across tendering, project execution, and program management, while also mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement initiatives.You’ll specifically take care of creating and managing detailed schedules for tenders and projects, but also ensure compliance with contractual requirements and facilitate stakeholder alignment.We’ll look to you for:

Developing detailed tender schedules based on internal standards, templates, and stakeholder inputs
Identifying critical paths and risks, and proposing mitigation actions
Building and maintaining development schedules for project execution, ensuring alignment with all stakeholders
Providing schedule analysis and trade-offs to address gaps or potential delays
Delivering physical progress KPIs and earned value management for schedules
Communicating schedule status and reports to various stakeholders
Promoting best practices and organizing return of experience (REX) sessions with the team

All about youWe 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 degree
Experience or understanding of project management and engineering processes
Knowledge of tendering, project execution, and their interfaces with engineering, industrial, sourcing, and quality functions
Familiarity with railway products and systems (a plus)
10-15 years of experience as a Planning Manager, PrPM, or in a similar role
Proficiency in scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or ODY.C
Strong communication skills, teamwork, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Agility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing goals
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
Work with cutting-edge standards for rail systems planning
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects that shape sustainable mobility
Utilise our dynamic and inclusive 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 leadership roles in project or program management
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 noteAs 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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