Project Planner at GE Vernova

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Planner to join our Operations team supporting the Business in running multi-million dollar international projects.

As a Project Planner, you will have key responsibilities for ensuring that all aspects of a customer project plan are effectively planned to minimise business and customer on time delivery (OTD) risk.  The Project Planner is responsible for integrating Engineering, Manufacturing and materials requirements activities.

In this role you will focus on:

• Developing and taking ownership of project schedules in Primavera P6 from the project tendering through to completion of the contract, including progress reporting tools and detailed progress tracking.
• Developing project templates and schedules for bid work, ensuring high levels of liaison with the bid manager, resource owners and the supply chain to ensure bid work can be successfully executed.
• Maintaining, updating, and monitoring of progress on project schedules, including production of internal and external reports.
• Managing preparation and issue of schedule impact assessments/ summaries as identified by the Project Manager for incorporation in internal project changes and external variation orders.
• Ensure materials scheduling aligns with customer milestones and firm-plan materials in the SAP ERP system to optimise materials inventory.
• Monitor monthly ‘on time delivery’ and ‘inventory management’ metrics, Identifying and communicating ‘risk’ relating to all schedules produced.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

• A background in manufacturing or previous experience working in a similar supply chain environment.
• A proven track record in a similar planning role, creating and maintaining complex, integrated project schedules.
• Demonstrable program management experience, proficient in Primavera P6 & SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel (pivot tables, advanced data sorting functions, macros).
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills for the purpose of presenting to team members and liaising with customers.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage and resolve conflicting demands and priorities

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting projects
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution); Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays