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Project Planning Manager (m/f/d)

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On-sitešŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖBerlin, GermanymidPosted 30d+ ago

Job description

** Job Description Summary**

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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

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:

  • Bachelorā€™s degree in engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field. (masterā€™s 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-SPĀ® Scheduling Professional or PMPĀ® Project Management Professional preferred; AACE PSPĀ® (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.

** Additional Information**

Relocation Assistance Provided: No