Global Project Planning Manager (m/f/d)

Accountabilities:

• • Develop, standardize, implement, and continuously improve global project planning methods, processes, tools, and scheduling standards.
  • Support the adoption of consistent planning practices across global regions and strengthen planning capabilities within local teams.
  • Train and coach regional project schedulers on planning systems, tools, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Support project teams during tender and early project phases, including the development of realistic and achievable baseline schedules.
  • Review project schedules to ensure feasibility, consistency, completeness, quality, and alignment with project execution requirements.
  • Participate in regional project reviews, assess planning maturity and schedule-related risks, and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Conduct schedule quality assessments and due diligence reviews to identify potential gaps, risks, and opportunities.
  • Ensure appropriate qualification, capability, and availability of project planning resources across the regions.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing schedule reliability, planning quality, and overall project execution performance.
  • Act as a functional leader and trusted advisor, influencing project and planning teams without direct reporting authority.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field or a related discipline.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in project scheduling, ideally using tools such as Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
  • Strong understanding of international project execution and scheduling requirements, preferably within power generation, hydropower, engineering, or large-scale plant construction environments.
  • Proven experience training, coaching, mentoring, or providing functional leadership to project planning teams.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to identify risks, solve complex planning challenges, and translate analysis into practical actions.
  • Excellent knowledge of scheduling methodologies and tools, combined with the ability to communicate complex planning information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate and align teams across regions and cultures without relying on direct authority.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence working in a global, multicultural environment.
  • High level of initiative, accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with international project teams and adapt planning practices to different regional environments.
  • Willingness to work according to the applicable hybrid/remote work policies of the location where you are based; this is not a fully remote position.

  Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work in a global role supporting project planning across multiple international regions.
  • Exposure to complex, large-scale projects and international project execution environments.
  • Significant scope to influence global planning standards, processes, tools, and best practices.
  • Opportunities to train, coach, and develop planning professionals across different regions.
  • A responsible position with opportunities for creativity, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
  • Access to a global, multicultural working environment.
  • Employment benefits and compensation applicable to the specific country and location of employment.