Project Planning Manager

Siemens Mobility; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support 24/7

Subsidised gym membership

Subsidised Bupa healthcare

Enhanced sick pay

Pension match

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual bonus

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Project Planning Manager to coordinate overhaul and fleet asset projects. You will report to the Head of Operations and ensure short-, mid-, and long-term plans are delivered on time, while managing service communications, daily schedules, and alignment with customer demand.

You will drive planning excellence, oversee production planning, and support commercial teams with realistic project scopes within an industrial Rail setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced production environments in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of project management, planning principles, and the rail industry.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using and implementing planning software.
• Background in material planning and production control.
• Experience in customer service or similar customer-facing environment.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation abilities.
• Technical background across engineering disciplines.
• Experience in productivity planning and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Planning & Resource Management for all Customer Service portfolios.
• Oversee project execution from start to finish with clear stakeholder communication.
• Ensure SAP order management is current and production plans align with demand.
• Support Commercial & Sales teams with tenders and realistic project scopes.
• Collate and verify bogie and wheelset data and maintain project records.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and efficient team practices.
• Uphold HSQEW standards and safe working practices.
• Foster strong collaboration with internal and external customers.

Skills

Project planning

Resource management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Tools

SAP

Job description

What if your next role actually made you excited for Mondays? At Siemens Mobility, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Join our global community, where your growth and development are as important as our shared mission to innovate and transform the Rail industry

We are looking for a Project Planning Manager to work with the various stakeholders for all overhaul and fleet asset projects and reporting to the Head of Operations, the Project Planning Manager – BSC will ensure that all short, medium and long term plans are established and delivered on time, in full. The Project Planning Manager will oversee the delivery of service communication and daily schedules, in line with customer demand forecast.

You’ll make a difference by

• Leading Project Planning & Resource Management - Develop and maintain a comprehensive plan for all Customer Service portfolios, ensuring resource availability and alignment with maintenance schedules.
• Driving Service Delivery Excellence - Oversee project execution from start to finish, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets are met while maintaining clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing Order & Production Planning - Ensure SAP order management is up to date and align production plans with customer demands and business revenue goals.
• Supporting Commercial & Sales Teams - Provide expertise in tenders, ensuring realistic project scopes and coherence with production capabilities.
• Enhancing Technical Documentation & Compliance - Collate and verify bogie and wheelset data while supporting technical administration for accurate project records.
• Championing Continuous Improvement - Lead and support improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency within the team.
• Upholding Health, Safety & Environmental Standards - Implement safe working practices, comply with HSQEW policies, and take responsibility for maintaining a safe and sustainable workplace.
• Demonstrating Strong Leadership & Collaboration - Foster effective working relationships with internal and external customers, driving operational success and positive team dynamics.

Your success will be grounded by

• Experience working within fast-paced production environments in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Good understanding of project management, planning principles, and the rail industry.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience using and implementing planning software.
• Strong background in material planning and production control.
• Experience within customer service or a similar customer‑facing environment.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Technical background and/or experience across engineering disciplines.
• Experience in productivity planning and continuous improvement activities.

Preferred

• Knowledge of MMS systems, ideally CORMAP.
• Good understanding of relevant IT systems and software.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and operating databases.

Wellbeing

Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay

Financial

Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus

Family

Day‑one parental rights, Shared parental leave, Extra holidays for length of service, Enjoy 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year, volunteering days and sabbaticals

Personal Growth

Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Join Siemens Mobility where your wellbeing, growth, and future matter.

Transform The Everyday with us

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.