Project Planner

Alstom

  • Saint-Bruno, QC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Req ID:490938At 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.The main responsabilities of the project planner is:
  • Apply the company's time management processes
  • Promote the time management practices and culture in the project team
  • Capture and analyse the return of experience (REX) from its project
  • Develop quality schedules in accordance with the company's procedures, contractual requirements, and stakeholder inputs.
  • Optimize schedules considering multiple criteria such as on-time delivery, cash generation, penalty avoidance, and efficient utilization of available resources.
  • Ensure validation of the baseline schedule.
  • Develop a Project Time Management Plan.
  • Organize and lead regular project schedule review sessions, challenging stakeholders' assumptions about time performance.
  • Align the commitments of internal and external stakeholders, manage schedule interfaces, and proactively address inconsistencies.
  • Ensure on-time updates of both internal and external schedules, monitoring stakeholders' adherence to schedule quality standards.
  • Identify critical paths and both actual and potential delays in complex, interlinked schedules.
  • Guide the project team in identifying and mitigating risks and in seizing opportunities related to on-time delivery.
  • Lead the preparation of schedule and progress reports, illustrating progress with relevant KPIs and the Earned Value Methodology.
  • Support the Contract Manager in protecting the company's rights in time-related disputes and perform delay delay analysis.
Educational Requirements: Engineering or Business degree.Experience: 2 to 5 years of Project scheduling experience.Competencies & Skills:
  • Working knowledge and skills in project scheduling theory and methods.
  • Proficiency in at least one scheduling software tool.
  • Working skills in MS office tools.
  • Basic knowledge of time-related contractual obligations and penalties.
  • Basic knowledge of railway industry products and technologies.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills; an effective team player.
  • Ability to challenge teams and proactively propose solutions.
  • Structured and critical thinking skills.
  • Adaptability in a multi-cultural and rapidly changing environment
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.Job Type:​Experienced​

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