Director - Strategic Project Planning

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 multimillion-dollar projects currently underway and an exciting pipeline of future initiatives, we are seeking a  Director, Strategic Project Planning to join our team, based at our headquarters in Saint-Bruno, Québec.

Your future role

We are looking for a strategic, influential, and forward-thinking Planning Leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. You’re someone who combines strong project planning expertise with leadership, collaboration, and a drive for continuous improvement —and knows how to bring teams together to deliver results.

Take on a high-impact role where you will shape how planning is executed across major projects, ensuring on-time delivery of key customer milestones while driving alignment across functions and regions. You’ll work with diverse stakeholders—from Product Lines to PMO and regional teams—while leading and coaching a team of planning experts toward excellence , playing a critical role in strengthening planning practices at scale.

Your mission 

• Lead and energize the planning community , fostering collaboration and best practice sharing
• Ensure end-to-end schedule alignment across functions, regions, and project layers
• Drive the deployment and continuous improvement of planning standards, tools, and methodologies
• Define and implement company-wide planning processes
• Support bids and project execution with robust, reliable planning strategies
• Coach teams and stakeholders on planning excellence and performance
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and proactive risk & opportunity management

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
• 10+ years of experience in planning, project management, or supply chain
• Strong expertise in scheduling tools (Primavera, MS Project, Planisware, Kinaxis, etc.)
• Experience in railway, construction, or large-scale industrial environments
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in a matrixed organization
• Strategic mindset with strong decision-making and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English
• A collaborative, results-driven approach with a passion for continuous improvement

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.

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive 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 programs.

• Progress towards senior leadership roles or other career aspirations.

• 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!

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​