Product Development Planning Manager HS2

You'll report to Head of Planning & Performance in Derby and work alongside dedicated and passionate teammates.

You'll develop and update Product Development Schedule for the Alstom scope on the HS2 project.

Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business to collect, analyse, and present the time related project information KPIs and Earned Value Management, support decision making process of the Chief of Development team to reach On Time Delivery (OTD) performance and much more.

You'll specifically take care of Synchronising schedules with stakeholders, but also manage project scheduling documentation.

We'll look to you for:

• Apply the company's time management processes


• Promote the time management practices and culture in the project team


• Develop quality schedules in line with the AT DFQ process.


• Participate in or ensure the validation of the baseline schedule.


• Contribute to the development of the Project Time Management Plan.


• Organize and lead regular project schedule review sessions.


• Ensure the alignment of commitments from both internal and external stakeholders and manage schedule interfaces.


• Update both internal and external schedules punctually and in accordance with the standards set out in the Time Management Plan.


• Identify critical paths and potential delays.


• Collaborate with the project team to identify and monitor risks and opportunities related to the on-time delivery of the project.


• Prepare schedule and progress reports, including time-related KPIs, and analyse gaps between the actual progress and the baseline.


• Contribute to Earned Value Management by providing physical progress in collaboration with Finance Controllers.


• Offer support to teams on any schedule-related issues.


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:


• Engineering or Business degree


• Project management or technical roles in safety critical industries supporting new product introduction projects


• Project scheduling experience


Desirable

• Knowledge of different scheduling tools


• Primavera P6 knowledge


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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines


• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues


• Contribute to innovative projects


• Utilise our agile working environment


• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries


• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning


• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)


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!

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.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling., Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.