Project Operations Planning Manager (fmd)

Req ID:492819

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 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

If youre ambitious driven and team-spirited this is your opportunity to build a career as aProject Operation Planning Manager (f/m/d) for our location in Bautzen (DE).

Your Future Role

In Bautzen 1200 colleagues manufacture S-Bahn tram and light rail vehicles as well as high-speed trains with a focus on final assembly commissioning and delivery. Our product line Rolling Stock & Components offers products from the broadest portfolio in the rail industry. Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions including emission-free propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen.

Key responsibilities:

• Work in close collaboration with the project core team and animate the operation planning community of the project
• Coordinates accross sites the whole operation planning network working on a project to improve hard inventories and industrial planning feasibility
• Maintain project schedule (internal & customer schedule) in order to manage the project efficiently
• Focus on early identification of potential delays (critical paths) including the status on risks and margin related to schedule
• Contribute with the Finance Project Manager to Earned Value Management and assess commercial impact of planning changes
• Coordinate actions of MPS construction done by the manufacturing sites and communicate on industrial strategie(s) ensure the synchronisation of all MPS baselines and inform all stakeholders
• Organise and lead periodic synchronisation meetings with industrial planners of all manufacturing sites provide a timely updated manufacturing schedule situation highlighting the gap between the actual and the baseline(s)
• Provide actual / forecasted views on manufacturing lead times and associated inventory to the project
• Prepare manufacturing progress reports to the project and contribute to project planning rituals
• Plan the retrofit activities on manufacturing sites and customer sites

Qualifications:

• A university degree preferably in Engineering or Business
• Typically minimum 6 years of experience in a industrial planning role
• Working experience either in Project Management or Production
• Has worked on several projects and/ or bids ideally in similar business areas (e.g. railways construction oil & gas technology energy)
• Knowledge of a relevant planning software (e.g. MS Project) is required ODY.C or Primavera is an advantage
• Fluent in German and English (min. level B2)

Things Youll 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. Youll also:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (collective agreeement) 30 days of vacation and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized Deutschlandticket (Job Ticket)
• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the companys innovation culture through idea management programmes
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs diversity & inclusion initiatives CSR activities and engaging employee events
• Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as health days massages etc.
• Access to corporate benefits

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an employer Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications regardless of skin colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age ethnic and national origin disability or other legally protected characteristics.