Project Planner

As our operations are in a considerable growth phase, we continue to strengthen our Planning Team in the Hitachi Energy, Grid Integration business unit. We are looking for you - an experienced Project Planner - to join our Nordic Cluster organization and do your magic in the beautiful town of Middelfart, Denmark, which is the physical location for this position.
Do you have a passion to drive project success? Are you working towards seamless execution? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills in planning, scheduling, cost management and resource management can make a significant impact? If yes, then we could be a perfect match!
As a Project Planner, you will play a pivotal role during the whole lifecycle of our projects, from tendering to handover in the field of Planning and Scheduling. Your expertise and proactive approach will ensure the consistency and alignment of time, cost, and progress, ultimately contributing to the success and satisfaction of our customers.
In this role, you will be in the driving seat to ensure the projects have robust, dynamic, and well-structured schedules that meet contractual objectives and provide clear roadmaps for the execution phase. You will be working in close collaboration with many stakeholders making sure the schedules are used for work coordination, predictable lookaheads, risk management, cost management, resource management, and of course, team alignment. You will also conduct schedule and resource analysis and prepare schedule progress reporting materials both for external and internal purposes.
We understand that no one can do this by themselves, but together with great colleagues such as Project Managers, Project Controllers, Lead Engineers, Buyers, Site Managers and, of course, with our customers.
What we offer
dynamic work environment with supportive colleagues
meaningful work with projects that have real impact on the society and energy transition
professional growth with opportunities in career development and training to enhance your skills

Your responsibilities
Creating, maintaining, and analyzing projects, current and forecasted schedule, including costs, resources and risks in close collaboration with Project Managers and Project team members
When needed, you will be the one who draws the attention of Project Managers and project team on schedule deviations, problems and solutions that may arise
Active role in communicating schedule information to stakeholders
Active role in developing solution options to handle delays together with the project team
Following up the projects you are working with, preparing reports and analyses (S-curves, CPA, Resource Histograms, On-Time-Delivery Milestones)
Promoting the importance of planning and scheduling in the organization and acting as a role model
Driving the implementation and use of planning and scheduling methodologies and tools

Your background
M.Sc. or B.Sc. in relevant field
Several years of experience and expertise in planning and scheduling
Strong teamwork skills and ability to motivate and inspire colleagues around you
Ability to prepare and maintain high quality, dynamic project schedules together with the project team
Self-driven person who takes personal responsibility
Goal oriented and structured way of working
Experience working with Primavera P6 and if you have experience in Oracle Unifier, it is seen as an advantage
Project Management Certificate (PMP® and/or PMI-SP®) is seen as an advantage
Good written and spoken communication skills in English, Danish is a clear advantage

More about us
Interested to join the Team and take on exciting challenges in the growing energy business?
Apply for the position by 9th of August, 2024.
We will initiate interviews as candidates apply and position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
From August 05 to August 06 2024, please feel free to ask for more information about this role from Mr. Harri Paakki, Project Planning and Controls Manager, mobile +358 40 7798 049 or Talent partner Carina Riström, carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com.
Union representatives Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid +46 (10)7389148, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark +4610 7385142.