Project Planning Manager
Alstom
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Contractor

Req ID:489389
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 onsite Project Planning Manager in Riyadh, SA 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 collaborative and dynamic teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time delivery (OTD) performance by providing accurate time management insights to support critical decision-making. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as project management, engineering, and procurement), develop and maintain the internal project schedule for your area, and facilitate the synchronization of internal stakeholders—and much more."
We’ll look to you 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:
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:
Important to note
As 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.
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 onsite Project Planning Manager in Riyadh, SA 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 collaborative and dynamic teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring on-time delivery (OTD) performance by providing accurate time management insights to support critical decision-making. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as project management, engineering, and procurement), develop and maintain the internal project schedule for your area, and facilitate the synchronization of internal stakeholders—and much more."
We’ll look to you for:
- Collaborating closely with the Project Manager as the owner of time management for your area. ,
- Providing accurate and timely time management information to support decision-making and achieve the expected OTD performance of the project (tender, contract, or program execution). ,
- Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules to ensure alignment with project goals and milestones. ,
- Managing the efficient issuance of planning deliverables. ,
- Ensuring the integration and consistency of scheduling data across all project stakeholders. ,
- Monitoring progress and identifying potential risks or delays, proposing mitigation plans as needed. ,
- Facilitating communication and alignment between internal stakeholders to ensure schedule adherence. ,
- Supporting the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in project scheduling processes. ,
- Ensuring compliance with Alstom’s standards, policies, and procedures in all planning activities. ,
- Demonstrating leadership and adaptability in a dynamic project environment to drive successful outcomes."
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 a related field. ,
- Experience or understanding of project planning, scheduling, or time management in a complex environment. ,
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project). ,
- Familiarity with stakeholder coordination and cross-functional team collaboration. ,
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. ,
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities. ,
- Attention to detail and organizational skills. ,
- Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
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:
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure synchronized and efficient project planning ,
- Progress towards becoming a key contributor to on-time delivery (OTD) performance through effective time management and decision-making support ,
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,
- Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment" ,
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
- Contribute to innovative projects
Important to note
As 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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