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Senior Project Planner
Our client is looking for a Senior Project Planner to join their team. ContextThe Turnkey and Offshore Project section is responsible for execution of projects within the business groupThe project planning team is responsible for coordination and development of the project planning discipline and shall support the project execution departments with planning and adequate processes and systemsThe Project Planner is part of the Project Planning team allocated to one or several projects or tenders and reporting within the project organization to the corresponding project manager or tender managerPlanning professional questions shall aligned with Discipline Responsible for PlanningThe matrix organization of the project management requires good communication and information at the interface between vertical and horizontal axesThe team is spread between several locations – and may support execution activities ongoing in different plants and sites within the business groupKey ResponsibilitiesProvide planning services to the projects - ensure that the Projects schedule(s) are developed based on planning principles and Contract requirements to meet contractual and key milestonesEnsure high quality and efficient project execution by close and proactive follow-up and timely reportingProvide input to allocated tendersTender Process InvolvementProvide input for allocated tenders, considering risk and financial aspects.Review and clarify tender specifications for effective planning and control.Project Execution OversightEstablish baseline schedules aligned with contract obligations, client expectations, and internal procedures.Regularly update project status by coordinating with various stakeholders and adjust schedules accordingly.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of project scope, critical paths, and interdependencies.Perform detailed analysis, including variation analyses, resource assessments, and risk/opportunity alignment with schedules.Facilitate on-time delivery (OTD) processes and ensure adherence by the project team.Provide internal and external progress reports as per client and organizational requirements.Revise baseline schedules in response to major scope changes and update monthly reports.Forecast and align resource requirements with project team members and line managers.Additional Project SupportOffer advisory services by conducting analyses and simulations based on project needs.Uphold high professional standards and contribute to the development of planning competencies.Support system and competence development through training initiatives.Contribute to skills development, resource planning, and improvement opportunities within the project support section.Assist with other related tasks as directed by management.Key InterfacesClient(s), sub-contractors and suppliers planning unitsResource co-ordinatorTender teams, project teams, manufacturing plants and installation teamsOther planning unitsOther units dependent on projectsExpected resultsReliable tender and project schedulesClose follow-up and timely reporting according to internal and external requirementsActive contributor and team member in the project to satisfy both internal and external clientsPosition sizingTurnover for the projects is in the range 5-1200 MEURNumber of projects / tenders per Project Planner variesRequirements University degree or similarProfessional level in the field of project planningTypically 5 - 10 years experience as project planner in relevant sectorsGeneral knowledge in project management as well as basic technical and economical understandingComputer skills in relevant software programs like Primavera, MS Project, Excel, Word etc.Writing and oral presentation skills, English and Norwegian.Core Competencies: Take Responsibility, Global Team Player, High Standards in Excellence, People Leadership and Initiative, Customer and Market Focus, Global vision''
