Project Planning Manager (Turnkey)

ALSTOM Gruppe; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Senior Scheduler to lead the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link project schedules in Gauteng. You will provide leadership and overall accountability for developing and maintaining schedules to manage time commitments throughout delivery.

You will develop and monitor integrated schedules from design through delivery, coordinate planning with stakeholders, and lead subsystem planners. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and TILOS, plus English fluency, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years scheduling experience on large engineering projects.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and TILOS for linear scheduling.
• Strong analytical skills to identify critical paths and risks.
• Fluent in English and able to coordinate across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and monitor integrated project schedules from design through final delivery.
• Coordinate planning across all stakeholders and communicate between teams.
• Lead subsystem project planners and align outputs.
• Lead schedule reviews and identify time-improvement opportunities.
• Analyse critical paths, risks, and resource loading; develop mitigations.
• Prepare status reports, forecasts, and planning updates.
• Use Primavera P6 for detailed scheduling and resource allocation.
• Use TILOS to develop linear schedules integrating time and distance.
• Maintain schedules and KPIs in Alstom's planning system, OdyC.
• Run project simulations to support informed planning decisions.
• Support the claims strategy and schedule analyses for extension-of-time claims.

Skills

Scheduling

Primavera P6

TILOS

MS Excel

Stakeholder coordination

English fluency

Rail industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

TILOS

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Date: 30 Sept 2026

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

You will provide leadership and overall accountability for developing and maintaining the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link project schedules. Your work will enable effective management of the project’s time commitments throughout delivery.

WE’LL LOOK TO YOU TO:

• Develop, prepare, and monitor integrated project schedules from design through final delivery.
• Coordinate planning activities across all stakeholders and support clear communication between teams.
• Lead and coach subsystem project planners, aligning their outputs and priorities.
• Lead regular schedule reviews, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities to improve time performance.
• Analyse critical paths, schedule risks, constraints, and resource loading; develop mitigation actions to support timely completion.
• Prepare regular status reports, forecasts, and planning updates.
• Use Primavera P6 for detailed scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
• Use TILOS to develop and optimise linear schedules that integrate time and distance in a clear graphical view.
• Prepare and maintain schedules and KPIs in Alstom’s internal planning system, OdyC.
• Optimise schedules and run project simulations to support informed planning decisions.
• Support the claims strategy and prepare schedule analyses for extension-of-time claims.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Timely and accurate updates to schedules and time-related KPIs.
• Timely development of schedule-related documents.
• Schedules maintained in line with defined quality standards.

ALL ABOUT YOU

We value passion and attitude as much as experience. You do not need to meet every requirement; the following qualifications and experience will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another relevant field.
• Five to seven years’ scheduling experience on large engineering projects, preferably in infrastructure or rail.
• Ability to interpret construction documentation and adapt schedules accordingly.
• Proven experience developing and monitoring schedules across all project phases.
• Experience using TILOS for linear scheduling and project optimisation.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify critical paths, risks, and resource constraints.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder-coordination skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Familiarity with the rail industry.

THINGS YOU’LL ENJOY

Join us on a lifelong, transformative journey . The rail industry is built for the future, giving you opportunities to grow , develop new skills , and gain diverse experience throughout your career.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Advanced knowledge of scheduling theory and methods, including earned value management (EVM).
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and working knowledge of another scheduling tool, such as Microsoft Project or TILOS.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel or comparable data-analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of time-related contractual practices and delay-analysis methods.
• Effective written and verbal communication, with demonstrated leadership of technical teams.
• Adaptability in a multicultural, fast-changing environment.

YOU’LL ALSO:

• Build a stable, challenging, long-term career with varied work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Shape your career across functions and countries.
• Benefit from award-winning learning and development opportunities.
• Receive a fair, dynamic reward package that recognises performance and potential, together with comprehensive and competitive social coverage.

You do not need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We are confident that when you travel on one of our trains with friends or family, you will feel proud of the work behind it. If you are ready for the challenge, we would love to hear from you .

IMPORTANT TO NOTE

As a global business operating in more than 70 countries, Alstom is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone .

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.