Project Planning and Controls Specialist

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
At Hitachi ABB Power Grids GPQS business unit in Västerås we can offer a varied and stimulating role in complex projects where you have a central part in the project management team and where you work closely with the project group.
GPQS is a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids. FACTS technology enables power systems owners to increase the capacity of their existing power systems while improving electrical stability at the same time. The end result is more electrical power can reach consumers with minimal environment impact after shorter project times and at lower investment costs. This pioneering technology is developed at the GPQS unit in Västerås and sold to customers worldwide.
Your responsibilities
In this exciting role, you are the one, who has the expert knowledge of Project Controls and who is responsible for the scheduling process of our delivery projects.
You are responsible for creating, maintaining and analyzing the delivery projects’ current and forecasted schedule, including costs, resources and risks.
You have an active role in developing solution options to handle delays.
You will follow up on the projects, produce reports and do regular analyses, for example S-curves, OTD, earned value and critical path.
When needed, you will be the one who draws the attention of project managers and project team on deviations and problems that may arise.
In the projects, you work closely with the project leader and other participants in the project team.
The role of planners is becoming increasingly important for our unit and you will have a key role in the further development of Project Controls.

Your background
We are looking for someone who is analytical and have a strong drive to work structured and goal-oriented.
You have at least five years of experience working with Planning & Scheduling, Project Controls, Earned value analysis, follow-up with S-curves, Primavera P6. If you have also worked with other planning systems, it is advantageous.
You are a self-driven person who likes to take the personal responsibility.
You like to work in team as well and motivate and inspire your colleagues.
This job requires that you can work with multiple projects in parallel and take the right decisions in order to prioritize.
You have knowledge of project management and MS Office.
Fluency in English - written and spoken. Knowledge in Swedish is advantageous.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 24th of November! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Talent Partner Helena Stefansdottir, +46 107-38 53 98, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Stefan Andersson, +46 107- 38 08 21; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 47; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107- 38 51 42.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com