Project Planning Manager (mfd)

Planning & Scheduling Governance

• 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.

Integrated Master Schedule Management

• 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.

Progress Measurement & Reporting

• 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.

Contractor & Interface Coordination

• 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.

Change Risk & Scenario Management

• 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.

Support to Cost Control & Estimation

• 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.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in engineering Construction Management or a related technical field. (masters degree is an advantage.)

• Significant 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.

• 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.

What We Offer:

• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.

• A permanent emloyment within a rapidly growing company.

• Flat hierarchies and a pleasant working atmosphere and company culture.

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