Project Planning Manager

Transport AI; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Project Planning Manager for its Ortigas, Manila location. The role focuses on leading the project schedule, applying planning processes, and ensuring on-time delivery through rigorous time management and KPI monitoring.

You will develop schedules, validate baselines, and mentor junior planners while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to optimize resources and mitigate delays.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Business degree required or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in full-time planning/scheduling in industrial or construction.
• Knowledge of scheduling theory and methods (EVM).
• Proficiency in at least one scheduling tool (OdyC, Primavera) and familiarity with others (Kinaxis, POWER BI, TILOS).
• Advanced MS Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the right hand of the Project Director on all schedule-related issues.
• Ensure/Contribute to planning processes in bid and execution at all levels.
• Promote time management culture within the project team.
• Develop and validate baseline schedules and Project Time Management Plan.
• Lead schedule reviews, align internal/external stakeholders, and track KPIs.

Skills

WCM Expert

Scheduling Tools

Advanced Excel

Education

Engineering or Business degree

Planning Certification desirable

Tools

OdyC

Primavera

Kinaxis

POWER BI

TILOS

Job description

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 Project Planning Manager in Ortigas, Manila, Philippines were looking for?

Your future role (Main Responsibilities) :

• Act as the right hand of the Project Director on all issues related to the project schedule.
• Ensure/Contribute to the application of all planning processes, in bid and in execution, at Tactical / Operational and Strategic levels.
• Promote the time management practices and culture in the project team.
• Have an awareness level for industrial planning.
• Capture and analyze the return of experience (REX) from its project.
• Develop quality schedules in accordance with the companys procedures, contractual requirements, and stakeholder inputs.
• Optimize schedules considering multiple criteria such as on-time delivery, cash generation, penalty avoidance, and efficient utilization of available resources.
• Ensure validation of the baseline schedule.
• Develop a Project Time Management Plan.
• Organize and lead regular project schedule review sessions, challenging stakeholders assumptions about time performance.
• Align the commitments of internal and external stakeholders, manage schedule interfaces, and proactively address inconsistencies.
• Ensure on-time updates of both internal and external schedules, monitoring stakeholders adherence to schedule quality standards.
• Identify critical paths and both actual and potential delays in complex, interlinked schedules.
• Guide the project team in identifying and mitigating risks and in seizing opportunities related to on-time delivery.
• Lead the preparation of schedule and progress reports, illustrating progress with relevant KPIs and the Earned Value Methodology.
• Support the Contract Manager in protecting the companys rights in time-related disputes and perform delay analysis.
• Provide support to teams on schedule-related issues.
• Mentor and support other planners.

• For Design:
  • Build the project schedule using the latest applicable templates in OdyC
  • Provide support to development manager on all issues related to development schedule
  • Ensure that configuration baselines are planned properly in the development schedule
  • Understand the risks of development logic deviations, provide warning to CoD if any

Performance measurement in contract or program execution:

• Timely updates of schedule and time related KPIs
• Timely development of schedule related documents
• Maintain the schedule in line with defined quality metrics

For WCM PR11 Experts:

• Ensure compliance and innovation through standardization and influencing best practices within the expert network.
• Secure correct application of Processes through all phases, ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• SE/ME: Represent and enhance the WCM domain through benchmarking, certification support, and contributions to international standards and publications.
• ME: Mentor and support SE, represent Alstom externally as a recognized global expert through participation in conferences, working groups, and contributions to international standards and publications.

All about you (Required Skills) :

• Engineering or Business degree holder.
• WCM PR11 Experts: recognized by internal or external organization in the WCM domain. Planning Certification is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in full time planning and scheduling role from Industrial or Construction background.
• Knowledge of different scheduling tools and techniques
• 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, POWER BI, 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
• 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
• Good knowledge of the design logic
• Industrial Planning awareness

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 transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible 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
• Progress towards leadership or technical expertise roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.