Project Planning Manager (f/m/d)

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.

Could you be the full-time Project Planning Manager(f/m/d) in Siegen we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

Our Siegen site is an international competence center for bogies. 800 colleagues develop, manufacture, test, and repair bogies for global rail traffic, ensuring stability and comfort on the tracks. Our product line Rolling Stock & Components offers products from the broadest portfolio in the rail industry. Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions, including emission-free propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen.

You’ll report to Ildiko ZORGEL and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

As Project Planning Manager, you are the planning partner within our Bogies Project Management Team.
For Bogies development projects you are the close partner of our Project Managers. You will:

• Build and control project schedules across international teams
• Track progress, risks and critical paths to ensure on-time development and -delivery
• Support Earned Value Management and project reporting
• Lead planning reviews and drive continuous improvement

For Bogies tender projects you are the close partner of our Project Group Managers. You will:

• Harmonize tender- and bid project schedules along our Gate Review Process
• Lead tender input calculation processing for our Bogie PM roles

For PM capacity- & load planning you are the close partner of our Projects Director. You will:

• Maintain the PM resource planning
• Support the Projects Director for headcount planning and staffing decisions

Within a team of 2-3 further international Bogie Project Planning partners of our PM Team Siegen your work creates transparency, reliability and successful project delivery.

All About You

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:

• Degree in engineering, business administration or comparable experience
• Experience in project planning, scheduling or project management
• Confident working with planning tools and structured processes
• Strong communicator with a collaborative, international mindset
• Fluent in German and English (French is a plus).

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:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events
• Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as physiotherapy, massages, flu vaccinations, blood donation drives, etc.
• Access corporate benefits and work-life service to receive support and guidance on childcare, caregiving, and household services.

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!

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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