MPC Senior Fleet Planner

Req ID: 533311

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.

ALSTOM | MPC INDIA — JOB DESCRIPTION

MPC Senior Fleet Planner

MPC Senior Fleet Planner | Job Code: IN-PL-01 | Location: Maintenance Performance Centre, Gurgaon

WHY THIS ROLE

Joining Alstom's MPC in Gurgaon means working at the forefront of rail maintenance innovation in India. You will be part of a high-performing, cross-functional team that is building something genuinely new — a centralised intelligence hub that serves multiple fleets and product platforms across the country.

As MPC Senior Fleet Planner, you will have the opportunity to shape how maintenance is delivered at scale, influence decisions that affect fleet availability for millions of passengers, and grow within a global organisation that is invested in developing its people.

1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The MPC (Maintenance Performance Centre) is Alstom India's centralised centre of excellence for rail maintenance — leveraging digital intelligence, data analytics, and advanced troubleshooting to drive fleet performance across multiple product platforms and domestic rail projects. The MPC brings together Planning, Fleet Support, Digital, Smart Troubleshooting, and Industrial expertise under one roof, enabling smarter, faster, and more cost-effective maintenance delivery at scale.

As MPC Senior Fleet Planner, you will be the operational engine of the centralised planning function — managing complex, live maintenance schedules across multiple fleets and ensuring that every train meets its maintenance window on time, every time.

You will take ownership of the 24-hour operational planning cycle, balancing competing priorities, engineering requirements, and availability targets across a dynamic multi-depot environment.

This is a role for someone who thrives in complexity, thinks on their feet, and takes pride in delivering a tight, optimised maintenance schedule that keeps trains on track and customers satisfied.

2. ORGANISATION

Organisation Structure: MPC India — Services Product Line

Reports directly to: MPC Fleet Planning Manager

Other reporting to: Planning Manager

Min. Years of Experience: 6+ years

Direct reports: 0 (Individual Contributor)

3. NETWORK & LINKS

Internal

External

All Fleet Planning / Operational Stakeholders — coordinate planning and scheduling activities across maintenance depots and operational teams.

Engineering Teams — manage concession requests and technical coordination for fleet maintenance.

Execution Team / Depot — issue and manage Service Orders; monitor production delivery against the Maintenance Schedule.

Commercial & Customer Teams — support schedule changes in line with commercial and customer requirements.

Contract Customers

Railtrack / Rail Infrastructure Managers

External Authorities

4. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead the 24-hour operational planning function — producing and maintaining a live Maintenance Schedule that delivers contractual availability across multiple fleets.

- Provide direction and guidance for indirect teams and stakeholders — ensuring the right people are focused on the right tasks at the right time.

- Manage concession requests with Engineering, drive production delivery, and systematically review failures to ensure lessons are learnt and built into future planning.

- Monitor fleet operator on-time performance for trains entering maintenance, and actively manage the maintenance backlog to prevent accumulation.

- Maintain and update KPIs and targets across all related planning disciplines — providing leadership with a clear and accurate picture of schedule performance.

- Drive efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement — identifying enhancements that bring operational benefits whilst maintaining excellent customer service.

- Produce an optimised Maintenance Schedule that hits all availability targets whilst making the best use of depot workspace, staffing, and stock levels.

5. WHAT YOU BRING

Technical Skills

- Advanced understanding of operational planning and scheduling across multiple depots.

- Proficiency in SAP/GSI and AFMS — fleet planning software and IT systems used in rail maintenance.

- Ability to use data tools to monitor and improve fleet performance.

Management Skills

- Leadership: ability to lead and provide direction for indirect teams and stakeholders.

- Decision-Making: confident and effective decision-making under tight schedules.

Interpersonal Skills

- Communication: excellent communication skills at all levels; comfortable with remote monitoring and multi-customer environments.

- Teamwork: collaborative approach — works effectively with functional leads and depot teams.

Analytical Skills

- Problem-Solving: quickly identifies and resolves obstacles that threaten schedule delivery.

- Performance Optimisation: relentless focus on producing the most efficient maintenance schedule possible.

Industry-Specific Knowledge

- Minimum 6 years' experience of operational delivery in a rail environment and overall 12+ years in planning and project domains.

Personal Attributes

- Adaptability: flexible and solutions-focused — able to adapt rapidly when the railway environment changes.

- Can-do attitude: excellent persuasion skills and solid organisational abilities.

6. COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Behavioural Competencies

- Planning & Organising

- Customer Focus

- Drive for Results

- Problem Solving & Decision Making

- Stakeholder Management

- Communication & Influencing Skills

- Adaptability & Resilience

- Teamwork & Collaboration

- Continuous Improvement Mindset

Technical Skills

- Fleet Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

- Railway Operations & Depot Planning

- Maintenance Backlog Management

- Service Order Management

- Maintenance KPI Monitoring & Reporting

- Resource & Capacity Planning

- SAP / GSI / AFMS Systems

- Availability & Reliability Management

- Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Awareness

- Railway Safety & Compliance

- Data Analysis & Performance Reporting (Excel / Power BI)

Leadership Skills

- Agile Working

- Ownership & Accountability

- Cross-functional Coordination

- Change Management

- Influencing Without Direct Authority

- Continuous Improvement Leadership

7. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential

Advantageous

Minimum 6 years' experience of operational delivery in a rail environment; overall 12+ years in planning and project domains.

Excellent operations and planning knowledge within the rail industry, particularly services and maintenance.

Proficient in fleet planning software and IT systems used in rail maintenance (e.g. SAP/GSI, AFMS).

Excellent communication skills at all levels; comfortable with remote monitoring and multi-customer environments.

Ability to work under tight schedules and be flexible with time.

Knowledge of bespoke software tools to support reliability growth.

Good interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels.

Comfortable with multi-customer environments and differing priorities.

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​