Senior Planning Manager - Dublin (f/m/d)

DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global railway engineering firm is seeking a Senior Planning Manager for a project in Dublin, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in project control activities on large-scale metro rail projects. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with standards. The opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and career development. Join a dynamic team shaping the future of transportation and enjoy international challenges with attractive employment conditions.

Benefits

Professional Development

Work-life Balance

Working Internationally

EAP support

Attractive employment conditions

Mobilization & relocation support

Work safety

International career opportunities

Intercultural teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project control in large-scale metro rail projects.
• Strong project management skills and knowledge of project management principles.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and baselines.
• Monitor progress, milestones, and deliverables, reporting deviations.
• Collaborate with teams to synchronize scheduling activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and scheduling methodologies.

Skills

Project control activities

Stakeholder engagement

Risk identification and mitigation

Collaboration and teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Honours) or equivalent

Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Document management systems

Project management software

Job description

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

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's degree (Honours) 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 ManagementStrong 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

Our offer

• Professional Development: We’re strong believers in continual training and development for our people. After all, your success is our success.
• Work-life Balance: Our vacation and leave policies reflect our belief in proper work-life balance.
• Working Internationally: See the world with DB Schenker! If you’re searching for an international challenge, we offer plenty of opportunities.
• EAP: All employees are supported with our confidential EAP service
• Professional onboarding and development: We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.
• Attractive employment conditions: We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
• Mobilization & relocation support: To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.
• Work safety: Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.
• International career opportunities: We offer attractive career opportunities worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.
• Intercultural teams: With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.