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Project Planning Manager

Project ManagerProject ManagerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 1927H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglishOraclePMP

Job Description

Project Planning Manager

Switzerland Global Enterprise

• Develop and manage project schedule, aligning with all functions • Maintain and update schedule data in the approved planning system based on provided inputs and instructions • Support the application of agreed planning structures, calendars, and coding systems • Perform routine schedule updates, data checks, and version control activities • Prepare standard planning extracts and reports for internal use • Assist in consolidating schedule inputs from internal disciplines and workstreams • Prepare schedule summaries and look-ahead views for coordination meetings • Highlight data gaps or inconsistencies to the planning lead for clarification • Collect and input progress information in accordance with defined progress rules • Support preparation of planning KPIs, trend charts, and schedule performance views • Assist in producing periodic planning reports and dashboards • Support documentation of schedule updates related to scope changes or delays • Maintain planning logs and registers as instructed • Provide factual schedule data to support internal assessments and reviews • Evaluate schedule impacts resulting from scope changes, delays, or external factors • Support schedule risk analysis and participate in mitigation strategy development • Prepare and assess schedule inputs for Management of Change (MoC), variation orders, and claims • Align schedule resource and productivity assumptions with cost estimates and control budgets • Support Cost Control in preparation of Cash Flow, Cost-to-Complete (CTC), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates • Ensure Earned Progress (schedule) aligns with Earned Value (cost) for performance measurement • Provide schedule & performance insights into estimating benchmarks and lessons learned

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field
  • Many years of experience in industrial project delivery, including planning/scheduling, progress measurement, and exposure to cost control and change management
  • Experience in Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil and Gas projects is preferred
  • Strong expertise in Oracle Primavera P6 (resource loading, cost loading, baseline management, critical path analysis, advanced logic structuring)
  • Comprehensive understanding of WBS / CBS, project coding systems, performance measurement frameworks, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Solid knowledge of schedule risk and change management, with the ability to support schedule delay analysis and impact assessments
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI / Power Platform for analytics, dashboards, and schedule-performance visualization
  • PMI-SP® Scheduling Professional or PMP® Project Management Professional preferred; AACE PSP® (Planning & Scheduling Professional) is an advantage
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage
  • Strong interpersonal, coordination, and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams
  • Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement of project controls practices and digitalization of planning workflows

Benefits

  • Varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce
  • Robust benefits package depending on employment status and national requirements
  • Programs supporting a healthy, balanced lifestyle
  • Opportunities to grow your career through on-the-job learning and development

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