Project Planner 1

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Saint-Bruno, QC, is seeking a Project Scheduler to detail tender schedules and manage critical paths to ensure on-time delivery. You will coordinate with PrPM and partners, build schedules from the WBS, and support Earned Value management activities.

The role requires an engineering or business background with strong Primavera P6 experience and railway industry exposure, in a collaborative, international environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or degree in Business Administration/Management is an asset.
• Practical experience of generating and maintaining schedules in Primavera P6 software.
• Railway industrial experience will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Detail the tender schedule based on reference library models, gap analysis and milestones.
• Highlight and manage the critical path and risks related to the project schedule.
• Include interfaces with partners and the Client in the project schedule.
• Timely delivery of all planning deliverables.
• Build the project schedule based on the internal WBS standard and data from PrPM.
• Contribute with the PrPM to Earned Value Management.
• Analyze the project schedule to identify gaps or issues.
• Participate in periodic project planning sessions.
• Provide an updated schedule status with gap analysis.
• Identify early delays on critical paths and schedule risk status.
• Prepare schedule and progress reports for PrPM or Partners.
• Comply with standard project planning procedures.
• Contribute to feedback and best practices.

Skills

Project scheduling

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Business Administration/Management degree (asset)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Req ID:528723

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Main Responsibilities

• Detail the tender schedule based on reference library models, gap analysis, business commitments, and PXO (Project Business Organization) tender strategy.
• Highlight and manage the critical path and risks related to the project schedule.
• Include interfaces with partners and the Client in the project schedule.
• Timely delivery of all planning deliverables.
• Build the project schedule based on the internal WBS standard, contractual objectives, and data provided by the PrPM.
• Contribute with the PrPM to Earned Value Management.
• Analyze the project schedule to identify gaps or issues.
• Participate in periodic project planning sessions.
• Provide an updated schedule status in a timely manner, highlighting the gap between actual and reference.
• Focus on early identification of potential delays (critical paths), including schedule risk status and margin.
• Prepare the schedule and progress reports for the PrPM or Partners.
• Comply with standard project planning procedures.
• Contribute to feedback and continuous improvement, share best practices, and plan models.

Performance Measures

• On-time delivery of all deliverables requested to meet RFP requirements.
• On-time delivery of schedule analysis for tender team decisions: critical paths for major milestones, planning risks, standard metrics measuring schedule robustness.
• List of potential gaps between the project schedule defined in the tender and the reference library schedule of the platform.
• Approved project baseline (internally and by the Client).
• Regular and consistent schedule updates with potential delay analysis.
• Standard metrics measuring schedule robustness.

Educational Qualifications

Engineering degree or degree in Business Administration/Management is an asset.

Practical experience of generating and maintaining schedules in Primavera P6 software.

Railway industrial experience will be an advantage.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.