DB Group

Introduzione

Railways for the world of tomorrow.

Responsabilità

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects worldwide. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts and experience gained from decades of project work, we shape the future of transportation, connect continents, and promote environmental stewardship.

We are currently seeking a Senior Planning Manager to work with us on a project in Ireland. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project schedules and baselines, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines
• Continuously monitor progress, milestones, and deliverables, promptly reporting deviations or issues to leadership and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to synchronize scheduling activities across all project phases
• Update and manage project management tools and databases to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Facilitate clear communication among all stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to safeguard outcomes
• Ensure full compliance with regulations, standards, best practice scheduling methodologies
• Offer expert scheduling insights and strategic recommendations to support project objectives
• Prepare essential project documentation, such as status reports, meeting minutes, and performance analyses
• Monitor critical path items, advise on corrective actions, and oversee cost forecasts, budget tracking, work valuations, and accruals for accurate financial reporting
• Manage information requirements from delivery teams, ensuring data accuracy and strategic use
• Compile summary reports to highlight key project issues, risks, milestones, required actions
• Support project managers and teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet defined objectives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifiche

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years’ experience in project control activities in large-scale metro rail projects or similar highly complex projects
• At least Bachelor degree (Honours Bachelor Degree) (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g. Project Management, Business Administration or similar
• Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector
• Previous experience in a similar position in Project Management
• Strong project management abilities and comprehensive knowledge of project management principles
• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Proficiency with document management systems, databases, and relevant software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Expertise in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Strong collaboration and teamwork with multidisciplinary groups
• Problem-solving ability to address issues and keep projects on track
• Experience in quality assurance to ensure deliverables meet standards
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Results-driven approach to maintain high-quality service