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Project Planning Manager

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 18 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Alstom

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Engineering or Business degree
• Planning Certification, if applicable
• Project management or industrial background
• Knowledge of different scheduling tools.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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 cooperative 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 On-Board Department Manager
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

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!

The role

Could you be the full-time Project Planning Manager in Barcelona we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your project planning expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside young and proactive teammates.

You'll serve as the central connector of project interfaces, steering execution through robust scheduling and proactive coordination. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Project Manager / Chief of Development, Chief of Operations, Senior Project Planning Manager (PrPM), and contribute to the return of experience (REX) and improvements, share best practices, schedule templates and much more

You'll specifically take care of developing and maintain the project schedule.

What you'll do

Act as Work in close collaboration with a Project Manager / Chief of Development, Chief of Operations, Senior Project Planning Manager (PrPM), or Sub-System Manager (SSM),
Act as Work in close collaboration with a Project Manager / Chief of Development, Chief of Operations, Senior Project Planning Manager (PrPM), or Sub-System Manager (SSM)
Act as the right hand of the Project Manager (PM) / Chief of Development (CoD) / Chief of Operations (CoO).
Act as the Project Manager's trusted deputy, ensuring alignment across the core team and stepping in to lead when needed.
Serve as the central connector of project interfaces, steering execution through robust scheduling and proactive coordination.
Owns the time management topic for their area, providing accurate and timely scheduling information to support decision-making and ensure the expected On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance of the project (tender, contract, or program execution),
Responsible to develop and maintain the project schedule (internal) for his area,
Act as the right hand of the Project Manager/Chief of Development, Chief of Operations on all issues related to the project schedule/development schedule/operations schedule
Contribute to the return of experience (REX) and improvements, share best practices, schedule templates.

Req ID

Req ID:511153

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

Application submission
Resume screening · With a Talent Acquisition
Initial interview
With a Talent Acquisition
Typically with Talent Acquisition.
Second interview
With a hiring manager
With the hiring manager.
References and background check
Selection and offer

Candidates not shortlisted receive a rejection email.
Hiring decision communicated within 45 days of the final interview (stated in adverts).

About Alstom

Alstom is a global leader in the rail industry, developing and marketing integrated systems for greener and smarter mobility. The company offers a broad portfolio including rolling stock, infrastructure, and digital rail solutions, with a mission to make rail the backbone of transportation. Alstom's operations span worldwide, providing sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

In Spain, Alstom has a significant presence with multiple offices and facilities, including in Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, and other locations. The company is actively hiring for various roles in Spain, such as railway maintenance engineers, project managers, and technical specialists. Alstom's Spanish operations are involved in both manufacturing and maintenance activities, offering opportunities for international professionals in the rail sector.

Industry: Rail Manufacturing
Founded: 1928
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid and 3 more

Good to know if you are moving

Alstom has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, and other cities, offering numerous job opportunities in the rail sector.
The company provides roles in engineering, project management, and maintenance, with many positions requiring technical skills in railway systems.
Alstom's Spanish operations are involved in both manufacturing and maintenance, providing a diverse range of career paths for international professionals.
The company is committed to greener mobility, making it an attractive employer for those interested in sustainable transportation solutions.

In their own words

About the company & team

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Additional information

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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