Director, Strategic Project Planning

Responsibilities

• Lead and mobilize the strategic planning community to foster collaboration and best practice sharing
• Ensure end-to-end schedule alignment across functions, regions, and project levels
• Drive the deployment and continuous improvement of planning standards, tools, and methodologies
• Define and implement enterprise-wide planning processes
• Support project bids and execution with robust, reliable planning strategies
• Coach and mentor planning experts and stakeholders toward excellence
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and proactive risk and opportunity management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Administration
• 10+ years of experience in planning, project management, or supply chain
• Deep expertise in planning tools such as Primavera, MS Project, Planisware, or Kinaxis
• Proven experience in the railway, construction, or large-scale industrial sectors
• Ability to influence high-level stakeholders within a matrix organization
• Strong strategic mindset with excellent decision-making and priority management skills
• Fluency in both French and English

Benefits

• Stable and stimulating career opportunities within the long-term railway industry
• Access to award-winning training programs and professional development
• Flexible and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on innovative, large-scale global projects
• Competitive and dynamic compensation policy
• Comprehensive social coverage including life, health, and retirement plans

About the Company

Alstom is a global leader in the transportation sector, providing a vast portfolio of solutions including high-speed trains, metros, monorails, tramways, and integrated signaling systems. With over 80,000 employees worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering greener and smarter mobility solutions to connect cities and reduce carbon footprints.