Senior Project Planner
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Job Summary
Req ID:511996
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.
Could you be the full-time hybrid Senior Project Planner in Pittsburgh PA US were looking for
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your project planning and scheduling expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates. Youll play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of projects by developing and optimizing schedules that meet contractual requirements align stakeholder commitments and drive on-time delivery. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (such as supply chain engineering and project management) organize and lead regular project schedule review sessions and proactively identify and mitigate risks to project timelines and much more.
Well look to you for:
- Developing quality schedules in accordance with the companys procedures contractual requirements and stakeholder inputs.
- Optimizing schedules considering multiple criteria such as on-time delivery cash generation penalty avoidance and efficient utilization of available resources.
- Ensuring validation of the baseline schedule.
- Developing a Project Time Management Plan.
- Organizing and lead regular project schedule review sessions challenging stakeholders assumptions about time performance.
- Aligning the commitments of internal and external stakeholders manage schedule interfaces and proactively address inconsistencies.
- Ensuring on-time updates of both internal and external schedules monitoring stakeholders adherence to schedule quality standards.
- Identifying critical paths and both actual and potential delays in complex interlinked schedules.
- Guiding the project team in identifying and mitigating risks and in seizing opportunities related to on-time delivery.
- Leading the preparation of schedule and progress reports illustrating progress with relevant KPIs and the Earned Value Methodology.
- Supporting the Contract Manager in protecting the companys rights in time-related disputes and perform delay analysis.
- Providing support to teams on schedule-related issues.
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Engineering or Business Degree - Planning Certification desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in full time planning and scheduling role with Primavera P6 tool.
- Industrial or construction background.
- Detailed knowledge of scheduling theory and methods such as EVM.
- Proficiency in one scheduling tool (OdyC Primavera etc.) and familiarity with an additional scheduling software tool (Kinaxis MS Project TILOS).
- Advanced skills in MS Excel or other data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of time-related contractual obligations and principles of delay analysis.
- Basic comprehension of railway industry products and technologies - desired.
- Curiosity the drive to learn and the readiness to share knowledge with others.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; an effective team player.
- Ability to challenge and guide teams and be proactive in proposing solutions.
- Adaptability in a multi-cultural and rapidly changing environment.
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:
- Work with cutting-edge scheduling tools and methodologies to optimize project execution timelines
- Progress towards becoming a trusted expert in project planning and execution within a dynamic multicultural environment
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
- Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
- Utilise our supportive and innovative working environment
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical 401k).
You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Type:Experienced
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.