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JOB TITLE & JOB CODE
Job Title (Job code): Project Planner (PB-PL-02)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
* Develop and update schedules for projects that reach up to a low level of criticality.
* Collect, analyse, and present the time related project information
* Support decision making process of team to reach On Time Delivery (OTD) performance
* Synchronise schedules with stakeholders
* Manage project scheduling documentation
ORGANISATION
Organisation structure (job belongs to..)
Region, Product Line
Reports directly to:
Senior Project Planner / Planning Team Manager / Site or Region Planning Director
Other reporting to:
Project Manager, Subsystem Manager
Direct reports:
Project Scheduler
Network & Links:
Internal
* Project Planner
* Project Manager / Sub-System Manager
* Project Financial Controller
External
* Customer / Partners / Suppliers
* External Stakeholders (Local Authorities)
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
For all:
* Apply the company's time management processes
* Promote the time management practices and culture in the project team
* Learn and apply the return of experience (REX) from previous projects
In tender:
* Analyse tender documentation to understand schedule management requirements, including schedule structure, reporting constraints, and contractual requirements.
* Set a timeline for tender preparation and ensure its adherence until the tender submission.
* Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate inputs and define project schedule interfaces.
* Contribute to formulating the project execution strategy.
* Develop the tender schedule based on contract requirements, subsystem commitments, gap analysis, and the tender execution strategy.
* Identify the project schedule's critical path and risks, suggesting optimization and mitigation actions.
* Highlight differences between the intial assumptions and the final tender schedule.
* Write the tender schedule narrative.
* Ensure on-time delivery of schedule-related deliverables.
* Present scheduling information during tender gate reviews.
Performance measurements in tenders:
* On-time delivery of tender deliverables,
* On time delivery of schedule analysis for decisions by the Tender Team: critical paths for main milestones, planning risks and mitigation actions
* Develop the tender schedule in line with defined quality metrics
In contract or program execution:
* Develop quality schedules in line with the company's procedures, contractual requirements, and stakeholder inputs.
* Participate in or ensure the validation of the baseline schedule.
* Contribute to the development of the Project Time Management Plan.
* Organize and lead regular project schedule review sessions.
* Ensure the alignment of commitments from both internal and external stakeholders and manage schedule interfaces.
* Update both internal and external schedules punctually and in accordance with the standards set out in the Time Management Plan.
* Identify critical paths and potential delays.
* Collaborate with the project team to identify and monitor risks and opportunities related to the on-time delivery of the project.
* Prepare schedule and progress reports, including time-related KPIs, and analyse gaps between the actual progress and the baseline.
* Contribute to Earned Value Management by providing physical progress in collaboration with Finance Controllers.
* Offer support to teams on any schedule-related issues.
Performance measurement in contract or program execution:
* Timely updates of schedule and time related KPIs
* Timely updates of schedule related documents
* Maintain the schedule in line with defined quality metrics
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements:
Mandatory:
* Engineering or Business degree
Desirable:
*
Experience:
Mandatory:
* Project management or technical roles in industrial or construction sectors
Desirable:
* Project scheduling experience is desirable
* Knowledge of different scheduling tools
Competencies & Skills:
* Working knowledge and skills in project scheduling theory and methods.
* Proficiency in at least one scheduling software tool
* Working skills in MS office tools
* Basic knowledge of time-related contractual obligations and penalties.
* Basic, broad knowledge of railway industry products and technologies.
* Curiosity and a drive to learn
* Good communication and interpersonal skills; an effective team player.
* Ability to challenge teams and proactively propose solutions.
* Structured and critical thinking skills.
* Adaptability in a multi-cultural and rapidly changing environment
Preferred Position Id
Project Planner
Project Planner for Development
Project Planner for Sub-System
WCM Project Planning Expert
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Important to note
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