Project Planning Manager

ALSTOM Gruppe; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Quebec is seeking a Project Planning Manager to leverage project management expertise in a dynamic environment. This role requires creating high-quality schedules, coordinating with teams, and proactively managing timeline risks. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering or business management and 5 to 7 years of project planning experience. Join us to contribute to innovative projects and enjoy a flexible, inclusive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Career development programs

Multicultural team collaboration

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in project planning.
• Knowledge of time-related contractual obligations and penalties.
• Basic understanding of railway industry products and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Create and validate project schedules.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate schedule-related risks.
• Prepare schedule and progress reports.

Skills

Project planning theory and methods

Proficiency in planning software

Microsoft Office tools

Communication and interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Degree in engineering or business management

Tools

Planning software tools

Job description

Project Planning Manager

Company: Alstom

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.

Your Future Role

Take on a new challenge and leverage your expertise in project management and planning in a cutting‑edge field. You will work with a collaborative and dynamic team and play a key role in the success of our projects by ensuring effective planning and optimizing timelines to guarantee high‑quality delivery.

On a daily basis, you will work closely with internal teams (engineering, project management, procurement, etc.), coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and ensure the quality and timeliness of schedules. You will also be responsible for proactively identifying schedule‑related risks and implementing solutions to mitigate them.

Your main responsibilities will include creating and validating project schedules, as well as analyzing lessons learned to continuously improve our time management practices.

We will rely on you to:

• Apply the company’s time management processes.
• Promote best practices and a time management culture within the project team.
• Capture and analyze project lessons learned (REX).
• Develop high‑quality schedules in compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and stakeholder input.
• Optimize schedules based on criteria such as punctuality, cash generation, penalty avoidance, and efficient use of available resources.
• Validate baseline schedules and develop a Project Time Management Plan.
• Organize and lead regular project schedule review sessions, challenging stakeholder assumptions on time performance.
• Align internal and external stakeholder commitments, manage schedule interfaces, and proactively resolve inconsistencies.
• Perform regular updates of internal and external schedules, ensuring compliance with schedule quality standards.
• Identify critical paths and current or potential delays in complex and interconnected schedules.
• Assist the project team in identifying and mitigating risks, and seizing opportunities related to on‑time delivery.
• Prepare schedule and progress reports, illustrating advancements using key performance indicators (KPIs) and earned value methodology.
• Support the Contract Manager in protecting the company’s rights in disputes related to schedule compliance, including delay analysis.

Your Profile

We value passion and mindset more than experience. Therefore, we do not expect you to possess all the listed skills. Instead, we’ve outlined the ones we believe will help you succeed and thrive in this role:

• Degree in engineering or business management.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in project planning.
• Practical knowledge and skills in project planning theory and methods.
• Proficiency in at least one planning software tool.
• Skills in Microsoft Office tools.
• Basic understanding of time‑related contractual obligations and penalties.
• Basic knowledge of railway industry products and technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a strong team player.
• Ability to challenge teams and proactively propose solutions.
• Structured mindset and critical thinking.
• Adaptability in a multicultural and fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Appreciate

Join us for a new life experience—the railway sector is a future‑oriented industry, offering opportunities to grow and acquire new skills and experiences throughout your career. You will also:

• Benefit from stability, challenges, and a long‑term career without daily routine.
• Work with multicultural teams and passionate experts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and skilled colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Enjoy our flexible and inclusive work environment.
• Shape your career path across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award‑winning learning programs.
• Progress toward leadership or technical expert roles, depending on your aspirations.
• Receive a fair and dynamic compensation system that recognizes your performance and potential, al

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 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.