Project Planning Manager

7 months ago

Toronto, Canada ALSTOM Full time

Req ID:423143

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope : new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

**Purpose of the Job**:
Member of the Project Core Team, the Project Planning Scheduler will contribute to support the scheduling teams and increase the expertise required to deliver and update the project planning.
- Working in close collaboration with the Project Manager (PM), owner of time management topic in the project team, providing proper time management information to support decisions making to reach expected OTD (On Time Delivery) performance of the project (tender, contract, or program execution).
- Responsible to develop and maintain the project/program schedule using best practices such as but not limited to: Reflect the project execution strategy in the schedule, capture the entire scope of work, set reasonable activity durations, logically sequence and link all activities, keep date constraints to a minimum and never as a hard constraint, avoid dangling activities, check the critical path makes sense, assign resources to all activities, check the schedule contains reasonable float, verify the resource plan, run a schedule risk analysis, set schedule baseline.
- Manage efficiently planning deliverable issuance.
- Facilitate the synchronization and communication of internal stakeholders.
- Report pro-actively the schedule progress to various stakeholders (customer, core team, corporate).

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Define and maintain the Project Time Management Plan based on inputs from all stakeholders and keep it updated
- Animate and coordinate the project scheduling community
- Build the project schedule based on internal standard WBS, contractual targets, and data provided by all stakeholders
- Contribute with the Finance Project Manager to Earned Value Management
- Propose the project baseline, and ensure its acceptance (internally and by the Customer)
- Ensure the consistency of all the internal and external Stakeholders commitments, and manages the schedules interfaces
- Perform schedule analysis & trade-offs to close identified gaps or schedule issues
- Organize and lead periodic project schedule sessions
- Provide a timely updated schedule situation highlighting the gap between the actual and the baseline
- Focus on early identification of potential delays (critical paths) including the status on risks and margin related to schedule
- Prepare schedule and progress reports for Customer or Lead Unit or Partners
- Provide support to Project Core Team on all issues related to projects schedule
- Promote time management practices awareness in the project team
- Coach planning team in project planning practices
- Contribute to the return of experience (REX) and improvements, share best practices, schedule templates

**Performance measurements in contract or program execution**:

- Baseline approved (internally and by the Customer)
- Regular and consistent scheduling updates, with potential delays analysis
- Delivery on-time delivery of KPIs (OTD, Gate Reviews GO on time, sales, cash,) and planning documents
- Standard metrics measuring schedule robustness (PSI - Project Schedule Integrity)

**Educational Requirements**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or in a related discipline

**Experience**:

- 7/10 years’ experience as PrPM / SSM / Project Development Planning Manager / Project Operation Planning Manager / Industrial Planner / Construction Planner
- Project management and industrial background
- Experience in complex projects (Design-build)
- Is used to work with internal processes (Tenders, Projects, Engineering, Industrial, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Quality, and their interfaces)
- Project scheduling processes
- Worked with resource load schedule (material, manpower, etc.), Schedule of Values (SOV), Earned Value Management (EVM)

**Competencies & Skills**:

- Primavera P6 and MS-Project software skills are mandatory
- Advanced MS Office proficiency, particularly MS-Excel
- Desirable overall knowledge of railway products and systems
- Agility to juggle schedules (detailed execution and customer schedules) simulations and various scenarios, and changing project goals
- Forensic planning
- Rigorous, structured, and sense of anticipation
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, resilience, and team working spirit
- Conflict management and multi-tasking,
- Collaborative management
- Be able to challenge the project team and highly proactive in proposing solutions.
-

  • Project Manager, Furniture

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: We deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the _possibilities_ of what we can achieve...

  • Project Manager

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the ...

  • Project Manager

    4 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the possibilities...

  • Project Manager

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Collier Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the ...

  • Project Manager

    2 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: **BE Strategic. BE Totally Engaged. BE the Right Partner.** Be all that and more at Colliers Project Leaders. As Colliers Project Leaders continues to attract exciting new programs of infrastructure work, we seek a Project Manager, with expertise leading the planning, design and construction of municipal roads and associated servicing...

  • Project Manager

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Grove Project Management Inc. Full time

    **_World Class Project Manager_** Good news - we are hiring - and we are bloody excited about it! We are a small team with a big mission and we need someone (hopefully you) to help us kick it into a higher gear. First, you need to know what we are all about—read on and we can tell you about the superstar we are looking for and the role you’ll be...

  • Project Manager

    7 days ago

    Toronto, Canada St. Michael's Hospital Full time

    Working under direction of the Director of Planning and Redevelopment, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing the projects that range from renovations to new construction and redevelopment of the facilities of the Hospital. The position will oversee all aspects of projects and will deliver every project on time within budget and scope. The...

  • Project Coordinator, Associate Consultant

    2 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Project X Full time

    **About Project X** Project X Ltd. drives success by focusing on building teams of incredibly talented and client-focused people, who love to problem solve and work on tough data problems. We reward hard work and forward-thinking with recognition and a supportive culture that celebrates success and wants to see you grow. Our team members are trusted advisors...

  • Project Planning Manager

    5 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada EBC Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Project Planning Manager for our Ontario division. This role will be responsible for project scheduling and planning, updating the schedule monthly, providing the monthly schedule narrative, and supporting the development of claims for extension of time and integration of contract changes into the project...

  • High-Impact Construction Project Manager

    3 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cubecom Project Management Full time

    Cubecom Project Management delivers exceptional office and medical fit-outs across the GTA, setting a new standard for quality and efficiency.As a seasoned Construction Project Manager, you will oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. We're looking for a motivated professional with a strong...

  • Planning Project Manager

    6 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Aliant Resources Full time

    **Posting Status**:Upcoming opportunity **Job Title**:Planning Project Manager **Location**: Toronto, Ontario **Company**: Aliant Resources **Job Type**:Full-Time **Salary**:$87,879.00 - $119,440.00 **Consider Your Next Career with Aliant Resources**: Aliant Resources is a dedicated provider of staff augmentation services, committed to promoting...

  • Assistant Project Manager

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the ...

  • Project Planning Manager

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada ALSTOM Full time

    Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us...

  • Project Planning Manager

    4 days ago

    Toronto, Canada ALSTOM Full time

    Req ID:419892 Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility...

  • Assistant Project Manager

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the possibilities...

  • Assistant Project Manager

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the ...

  • Project Manager

    6 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the possibilities...

  • Project Manager

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the possibilities...

  • Assistant Project Manager

    4 months ago

    Greater Toronto Area, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the possibilities...

  • Project Manager

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the ...