Scheduling and Planning Manager

Req ID:412892

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.

Purpose of the Job

The Planning & Scheduling Manager position is key to EPC project success.

S/he is responsible for ensuring the project has a coordinated and realistic construction schedule whilst adhering to best-in-class Project Management processes throughout the entire project lifecycle. The manager coordinates all schedule related issues with the Client, the Consortium Partners and their subcontractors, and within the consortium management team.

This Manager leads Planning & Scheduling managers of the underlying contractors in all issues related to planning, scheduling, performance monitoring & reporting, EOT claims development, forecasting, and schedule change management.

The manager is responsible for maintaining the combined consortium construction schedule in Oracle Primavera P6 environment.

Performance Measurement

Project-wide on time delivery performance
Protection of EPC interests in Extension of Time Claims, avoiding concurrency.
Earn Value Analysis and schedule progress reporting
Demonstrable risk mitigation and opportunity realization
Quality of project-wide performance monitoring KPIs and dashboards
On-time reporting to EPC Consortium Project Director, to Client, to EPC SteerCo, stakeholder management

Responsibilities

Principal interface to the Client for schedule delivery, reporting, and performance matters
Key interface, via the EPC Project Director, into the consortium level steering committee for project controls input and reporting
Manage the relationship with the partners regarding planning & scheduling consolidation at consortium level
Develop robust and efficient Planning & Scheduling governance across all elements of the project to define, track and report project performance at all levels
Develop the reporting cycles and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for communicating progress and key issues to client, steering committee, and the project team.
Work with the heads of each function on the project to implement function-specific performance targets and measurement systems, especially design
Implement robust forecasting practices linked to the project progress and look ahead schedules.
Lead development and maintenance of the project-wide detailed project schedule in Primavera and TILOS programmes
Lead development of recovery plans by consortium partners when required and actively participate in defending those recovery plans to the client.
Lead Development of detailed construction schedules by consortium partners to facilitate accurate weekly progress reporting of construction progress across multiple simultaneous worksites.
Work closely with the VTA Manager to develop detailed Testing & Commissioning schedules to facilitate safe and efficient execution across multiple simultaneous worksites.
Lead the planning input into the claim management process to secure EPC and partners' interests for Extension of Time claims
Work with the EPC Project Director and Contracts Manager to develop the strategy for schedule-related Claims and Variation Orders achievement
Work with the EPC Project Director and Finance Manager to secure cash receipts, sales delivery and profit margin performance.

Job Requirement

10 years’ experience of working in a Turnkey Project environment, with 10 years Planning & Scheduling experience on EPC projects
Technical expert in Primavera scheduling
Expert in TILOS time-distance planning software
Experience in large infrastructure projects a must, rail experience a strong plus
Experience of Client Management and performing key interface to key Senior Client Representatives
Experience in PPP / Concession Agreements and associated Claim Management
Plus: PMO experience in areas of Risk and Opportunity Management, Change control management and Knowledge Management.
Plus: Leadership Skills, with proven experience of leading multi-discipline teams in large infrastructure project context.
Strong communication and diplomacy skills and the ability to guide, influence and convince others
Ability to perform under pressure and motivate others when facing challenging circumstances
Competent in conflict and crisis management
Fluent in English language. Hebrew is a plus.

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 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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