Project Planning & 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
You will be heading one of the project sections within Grid & Power Quality Solutions, in Västerås, which belongs to the Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ business line Grid Integration. It is the world's leading supplier of power products, systems and service solutions within power transmission. Our offer spans transformers, HV products, systems for power transmission and solutions as well as automation for integration and interconnecting power grids – to enable a stronger, smarter and greener grid.
As part of the Hitachi ABB Power Grids / Grid Integration’s portfolio, our quality power technology enables power system owners to increase capacity in the existing power grid while the electrical stability improves. As a result, more power reaches the customers at a minimal environmental impact, shorter project lead time and at lower investment costs. Furthermore, our grid solutions address our Customer’s needs for a suitable and reliable access to electrical power.
We offer you a varying and exciting job where you will be provided with the opportunity to develop, both on a professional and personal level.
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 also 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.
You will also, when needed, 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
You have a higher education, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management or other related discipline.
You have relevant work experience and deep knowledge in Project Planning and Controls.
You have at least five years of experience working with time management, Project Controls, Earned value analysis, follow-up with S-curves, Primavera and MS Project and the applications ' advanced features.
If you have also worked with other planning systems, it is meritorious.
You are analytical and have a strong drive to work structured and goal-oriented.
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, both written and spoken. Knowledge in Swedish is meriting.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply 30th of July! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Andreas Burstedt, +4610-738 00 69, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson +4610-738 08 21, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +4610-738 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo +4610-738 51 42, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson +4621-32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Helena Stefansdottir, +4676-830 97 48.
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 centres. 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.
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