Project Planner

Join to apply for the Project Planner role at Hitachi Energy. 2 days ago: Be among the first 25 applicants. The opportunity At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e‑mobility. Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Project Planner, you’ll be involved in scheduling and cost control efforts for all project phases taking ownership and overseeing multiple projects. How You'll Make An ImpactAnalyze project requirements with the project team, checking that all essential work activities have been identified in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules. Monitor project progress and regularly analyze project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed according to the plan, ensuring you communicate effectively to Project Managers any deviations or scheduling issues, and provides input for optimizing resources. Issue progress reports, program updates and productivity data on a regular basis and as requested by customers and stakeholders. Establish a baseline plan for cost performance measurement, working with the project team to define the necessary resources for project completion, evaluating the work breakdown structure. Work closely with engineering, supply chain, construction, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, client, and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify the impact of each change in a timely fashion. Set up, maintain and analyze actual and forecasted schedules and cost, monitor, report and manage deviations. Ensure projects follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal standard procedures, manage the integrated schedule and cost control process for the project’s entire scope of work. Integrate material resource requirements with the project schedule and define procurement activities and order lead times. Regularly communicate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) team and update schedules to ensure procurement activities take place in a timely way and lead times are optimized to meet schedule targets. Participate in project reviews, compose reports and update all required project data in Project Control systems for Management Information and Project Analysis. Communicate project progress and control issues to the project management team and offer solutions. Effectively communicate appropriate information to customers and other stakeholders in a timely manner in order to achieve the desired understanding.Your backgroundProven 3 years’ experience as a Planner within a similar industry (preferably for EPC projects). Experience in project planning and scheduling, including mature scheduling methods and tools. Operational skills, robust previous experience as part of project teams. Ability to communicate effectively to all areas of the business. Knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6. Fluency in Italian and English. Willingness to travel when required.More About Us We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide Range Of BenefitsHealth insurance. Pension fund. Welfare. Smart working. Flexible working hours. Lunch pass.Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hitachi Energy by 2x. Get notified about new Project Planner jobs in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. #J-18808-Ljbffr