Project Planner (Signalling)

Alstom

Kuala Lumpur
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Req ID:451190At 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 Planner in Kuala Lumpur we’re looking for?Your future roleTake on a new challenge and apply your project planner expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside passionate, motivated and dedicated teammates.You’ll be working in close collaboration with the Project Manager (PM). You’ll be the owner of time management topic in the project team, providing proper time management information to support decisions making to reach expected OTD performance of the project (tender, contract or program execution).You will be responsible to develop and maintain the project schedule (internal and customer schedule). You will manage efficiently planning deliverable issuance and facilitate the synchronization of internal stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:In tender:

Analyse the schedule management requirements of the Customer such as contractual tool, schedule structure and reporting constraints).
Define tender preparation schedule and monitor until the submission of the tender.
Detail the tender schedule based on Reference Library templates, gap analysis, Metiers commitments, and PXO (Project Metiers organisation such as PIO / Project Industrial Organisation) tender strategy.
Highlight the critical path and risks linked to the project schedule and propose the optimisation & mitigation actions.
Contribute with the project schedule to the project strategy in compliance with the contractual requirements .
Participate to the definition of the project schedule interfaces with the partners and the Customer.
Deliver on time all schedule deliverables down to the requested level.
Estimate the cost of Scheduling management effort.

In contract or programme execution:

Define and maintain the Project Time Management Plan based on inputs from all stakeholders and keep it updated.
Build the project schedule based on internal standard WBS, contractual targets and data provided by all stakeholders.
Contribute with the Finance Project Manager to Earned Value Management.
Propose the project baseline, and ensure its acceptance (internally and by the Customer).
Ensure the consistency of all the internal and external Stakeholders commitments, and manages the schedule interfaces.
Perform schedule analysis & trade-offs to close identified gaps or schedule issues.
Organise and lead periodic project schedule sessions.
Provide a timely updated schedule situation highlighting the gap between the actual and the baseline.
Focus on early identification of potential delays (critical paths) including the status on risks and margin related to schedule.
Prepare schedule and progress reports for Customer or Lead Unit or Partners.
Provide support to Project Core Team on all issues related to projects schedule.

In General:

Apply the Project Scheduling Process.
Promote time management practices awareness in the project team.
Coach planning team in project planning practices.
Contribute to the return of experience (REX) and improvements, share best practices, schedule templates.

All about youWe 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:

Extensive experience in a project planning / scheduling role, including resource and cost-loading / forecasting.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong working knoweledge in Primavera P6.
Ability to communicate well and build relationships.
Ability to persuade and influence others.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge and experience of working in a business process environment with an emphasis on project delivery (Contractor side).
Knowledge and experience of the Rail Industry and Signalling.
Understanding and experience of Earned Value Management.

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.
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
Contribute to innovative projects Utilise our hybrid 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.
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage.

Note: This is a contract role.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 noteAs 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.

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