Engineering Planner

Req ID:521413 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. With several strategic projects underway and upcoming, we are seeking an Engineering Planner to join our team based in Saint-Bruno (Quebec). In this key role, you will contribute to the planning and monitoring of development activities within the engineering office, ensuring coordination and alignment of timelines in a complex, multidisciplinary project environment within a multinational organization. YOUR FUTURE ROLE In this high-impact role, you will work closely with engineering teams and project planners to ensure milestones are met and to maintain visibility on activities related to the product development lifecycle (design, build, deployment, validation). You will also play an important role in identifying risks, coordinating schedules, and driving continuous improvement of planning practices. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Plan, schedule, and manage development activities for one or more engineering disciplines using JIRA * Create and maintain project schedules * Identify risks and issues related to activity sequencing, workload, or team capacity * Contribute to resolving planning challenges by proposing different scenarios * Communicate progress updates and next steps to relevant stakeholders * Support risk management for the disciplines under your responsibility * Participate in planning governance and performance tracking (KPIs, visual management, action plans, follow-up meetings, etc.) * Collaborate closely with project planners to ensure effective coordination YOUR PROFILE * Academic background in engineering (preferred) * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) * Experience or knowledge of the railway product development lifecycle * Familiarity with planning tools, ideally JIRA 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. Job Type: Experienced

Plan and manage development activities for engineering disciplines using JIRA to ensure milestones are met. Coordinate schedules, identify risks, and track performance through KPIs and governance meetings.

Requires a background in engineering and fluency in both French and English. Experience with the railway product development lifecycle and proficiency in planning tools like JIRA are preferred.

• JiraPreferred

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• Project Planning
• Scheduling
• Jira
• Risk Management
• KPI Tracking
• Stakeholder Communication
• Railway Product Development
• Resource Capacity Planning
• Multidisciplinary Coordination
• Visual Management

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week