Planning and Control Manager

Talgo·Madrid, Spain

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Talgo doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

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About the role

What will your job involve? 📌

You will join the Project Planning and Control Department within the Project Management Division.


Your mission will be to lead the comprehensive project planning, ensuring efficient execution, rigorous cost control, proactive risk and opportunity management, and cross-functional coordination with all involved areas.

To do so, you will carry out the following duties:

What you'll do

  • Lead the comprehensive planning and control of projects, ensuring consistency among scope, time, cost, and quality.
  • Coordinate the management of risks and opportunities, as well as the associated action plans.
  • Monitor and control project costs using Excel, Qlik, and SAP, validating estimates and supporting the monthly cost committee.
  • Oversee the monitoring of progress status, the detection of deviations, and periodic reporting to project management.
  • Review contractual documentation, the project documentation structure, and support the Project Manager in key meetings, stakeholder analysis, and the initial project phase.

What we're looking for

What we are looking for 🔎

  • Education in Technical Engineering/Superior Engineering or a degree in engineering.
  • At least 3 years of experience performing project planning, monitoring, and control functions.
  • Technical knowledge in project management, planning, and economic control.
  • Consulting-level proficiency in Primavera P6 and proficiency with tools such as Excel, SAP, and Qlik.
  • Knowledge of risk analysis and project-level reporting.
  • Advanced English level, minimum B2.

What you'll get

What we offer at Talgo 🚄✨

  • Permanent contract.
  • Compensation package consisting of fixed salary, variable salary, and pension plan.
  • For Talgo, health is a priority, and that is why we offer you health insurance, which you can enjoy, as well as your family.
  • Flexible working hours (entry from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and exit from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) with intensive working hours in summer. Possibility of 2 days of teleworking after completing the 6-month probationary period.
  • Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 26 vacation days in our 2026 work calendar and 6 company-designated bridge days, to make the most of your Community's calendar.
  • Shuttle buses that facilitate commuting to the workplace.
  • Career plan designed for your professional profile and continuous training opportunities. Language school.

About the company & team

At Talgo, we are dedicated to revolutionizing railway transport with innovative products ranging from very high-speed trains to regional and commuter solutions.

Our trains are characterized by being sustainable, safe, and high-quality. This versatility allows our trains to cross the Saudi Arabian desert at 300 km/h or travel through countries with extreme temperatures of up to -45º in Kazakhstan.

Additional information

We believe in talent and diversity, and therefore, at Talgo we work to maintain an environment based on equal opportunities and non-discrimination, fostering that diversity in our teams.

If you are interested in a new professional challenge, don't miss this train! 🚄

Your work will have a real impact on the mobility of millions of people worldwide!

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About the company

Talgo

Talgo

Rail Manufacturing

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Spanish company
2600 employees