Planning Manager

ALSTOM Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Planning Manager in Toronto, Canada, to lead project planning, scheduling, and reporting for complex rail initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across construction, testing, commissioning, and engineering to ensure on-time execution and strong governance.

The role emphasizes developing and maintaining schedules, coaching planning teams, and aligning plans with contractual targets within an international, multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7–10 years in Planning/Project Development Planning roles.
• Experience managing complex design-build projects.
• Familiar with scheduling processes and EVM.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Advanced MS Office, esp. Excel.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Project Time Management Plan.
• Build and update project schedules to internal standards.
• Facilitate synchronization among stakeholders.
• Perform schedule analysis and trade-offs to address delays.
• Provide timely progress reports and schedule updates.
• Coach planning teams in best practices.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

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, more than 80 000 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 Planning Manager in Toronto, Canada, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project planning and management expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and driven teammates.

You’ll play a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system by supporting the scheduling teams and collaborating closely with construction, testing, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless execution and reporting. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Project Managers, Engineering, Industrial, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Quality), oversee schedule development, and coach planning teams in best practices, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of developing and maintaining project schedules while ensuring alignment with all stakeholders, but also contribute to the knowledge base and improvements in scheduling practices.

We’ll look to you for:

• Defining and maintaining the Project Time Management Plan, ensuring it aligns with inputs from all stakeholders
• Building and updating project schedules based on internal standards and contractual targets
• Facilitating synchronization and communication among internal and external stakeholders
• Performing schedule analysis and trade-offs to address potential delays or gaps
• Providing timely progress reports and schedule updates to stakeholders
• Promoting time management practices and coaching planning teams

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• 7-10 years of experience as a Planning Manager, Project Development Planning Manager, or in a similar role
• Experience in managing complex design-build projects
• Familiarity with project scheduling processes, resource-loaded schedules, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project software
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in MS Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to finding solutions
• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment
• Knowledge of railway products and systems (desirable)

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 new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects that make a meaningful impact
• Utilise our flexible 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 programs
• Progress towards senior leadership roles or specialized career paths
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $110,000 – $145,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

Important to note

As 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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