Project and Development Planning Director (f/m/d)

Req ID:491271 

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.

Could you be the full-time Project and Development Planning Director (f/m/d) for Mainline, CNE region in Berlin we’re looking for?

Your Future Role 

Ernst-Reuter-Platz 6, in the heart of Berlin, is home to Alstom's DACH regional headquarters. Up to 500 colleagues of more than 40 nationalities work here, focusing on project management, business development, and regional strategy, with a special emphasis on rail digitalization. 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.

In the portfolio of Mainline CNE Projects and Development of >1 b€ pa business volume and > 40 live projects, you will ensure the “On Time in Full” delivery of the customers’ contractual milestones for all projects, by destination and ensure time coherency between the different functions, axis (project management, development, programs, operations), layers (strategic, tactical, operational) for all recurrent and non-recurrent planning activities. 

You’ll report to Falk Mehdorn and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

We’ll look for you to:

• Set up Planning in Mainline CNE, animate the planning managers community across all Alstom and foster a strong Project Planning Management and look-ahead culture within all Alstom.
• Define the planning capacity models, the trainings curriculum, the Planning Academies, the mentoring program and the Project Planning certification.
• Directly lead the planning team in the VP Project and Portfolio Organization. 
• Lead and support the stabilization of schedules and prevent slippage of project schedules. 
• Support project launches to baseline with right approaches to planning and change management from the beginning of new projects. 
• Support development activities to balance multiple work package – capacity – demand situations.
• Support projects in Risk & Opportunity management. 
• Deploy the planning métier requirements and promote continuous improvements to improve performance and great discipline in all planning activities. 
• Support the company-wide Project Planning processes and methodology, in bid & execution, with associated training and deployment to regions.
• Propose the mid-term and long-term roadmap of project planning tools and coordinate the deployment of the project planning tools.
• Define the planning tools & data apps landscape, including the application & integration rules for customer / project / métiers schedule.
• Ensure respect of the customer projects and programs committed deliveries on time. 

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Planning/ Project Management/ Supply Chain in different positions (project/ bid management, development, production, finance, business development)/ Scheduling process and tools.
• Leadership experience managing multicultural teams.
• Good knowledge of planning & scheduling tools such as Kinaxis, Planisware, Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Experience in the Railway Industry or Construction is desirable. 
• Advanced certification in Project Management/ Planning Management or relevant demonstration in practice is highly preferred.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills, including interfacing with senior management.
• Strategic, rigorous, multi-tasking, collaborative, accountable and transparent
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, international environment, being Results-driven and a strong decision-maker.
• English at a fluent level is mandatory for this role, German/French fluency are considered 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, 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
• Work in our modern headquarter at Ernst-Reuter-Platz with excellent public transportation access
• 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
• Access to corporate benefits 

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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