Project Planning Manager (m/f/d)

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HVDC Projects are large and complex projects with multiple sites across the world and international teams involved. Project Planning Manager (m/f/d) is part of the Project Controls team and his/her role is to develop and manage the project schedule, aligning with all functions.

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Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling Governance

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Maintain and update schedule data in the approved planning system based on provided inputs and instructions.

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Support the application of agreed planning structures, calendars, and coding systems.

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Perform routine schedule updates, data checks, and version control activities.

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Prepare standard planning extracts and reports for internal use.

Integrated Master Schedule Management

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Assist in consolidating schedule inputs from internal disciplines and workstreams.

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Prepare schedule summaries and look-ahead views for coordination meetings.

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Highlight data gaps or inconsistencies to the planning lead for clarification.

Progress Measurement & Reporting

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Collect and input progress information in accordance with defined progress rules.

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Support preparation of planning KPIs, trend charts, and schedule performance views.

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Assist in producing periodic planning reports and dashboards.

Contractor & Interface Coordination

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Support documentation of schedule updates related to scope changes or delays.

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Maintain planning logs and registers as instructed.

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Provide factual schedule data to support internal assessments and reviews.

Change, Risk & Scenario Management

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Evaluate schedule impacts resulting from scope changes, delays, or external factors.

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Support schedule risk analysis and participate in mitigation strategy development.

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Prepare and assess schedule inputs for Management of Change (MoC), variation orders, and claims.

Support to Cost Control & Estimation

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Align schedule resource and productivity assumptions with cost estimates and control budgets.

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Support Cost Control in preparation of Cash Flow, Cost-to-Complete (CTC), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates.

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Ensure Earned Progress (schedule) aligns with Earned Value (cost) for performance measurement.

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Provide schedule & performance insights into estimating benchmarks and lessons learned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field. (master’s degree is an advantage.)

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Significant experience in industrial project delivery, including planning/scheduling, progress measurement, and exposure to cost control and change management.

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Experience in Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil and Gas projects is preferred.

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Expertise in Oracle Primavera P6 (resource loading, cost loading, baseline management, critical path analysis, advanced logic structuring).

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Comprehensive understanding of WBS / CBS , project coding systems, performance measurement frameworks, and Earned Value Management (EVM).

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Solid knowledge of schedule risk and change management , with the ability to support schedule delay analysis and impact assessments.

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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI / Power Platform for analytics, dashboards, and schedule-performance visualization.

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PMI-SP® Scheduling Professional or PMP® Project Management Professional preferred; AACE PSP® (Planning & Scheduling Professional) is an advantage.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage.

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Strong interpersonal, coordination, and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams.

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Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement of project controls practices and digitalization of planning workflows.

What We Offer:

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Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.

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A permanent emloyment within a rapidly growing company.

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Flat hierarchies and a pleasant working atmosphere and company culture.

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Attractive compensation based on collective agreements, and company social benefits.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No