We are looking for a Planning Manager to strengthen our project management team.

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For one of our projects, we are now looking for a Planning Manager with a high level of experience in project planning and reporting activities, preferably with deep knowledge of planning tools and processes. The main purpose of the role is to actively support the Project by executing all planning activities and leading the reporting in line with internal processes and ways of working.

We want diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for a job with us. Applications will be processed continuously.

In this role, your key responsibilities will be:

• Planning Manager for the TMS project, covering all Work Breakdown Structures
• Creation and maintenance of TMS Master schedule and detailed schedule
• Creation of Critical Path Analysis
• Involved in Risk Analysis
• Identification and resolving schedule conflicts
• Monthly progress report to the customer including, but not limited to, overall progress, main tasks achieved for the month, look ahead plan, extraction of L3 and L4 Plan, critical path, S-curves, document plan, etc., and coordination with all internal stakeholders
• Internal reporting and participation in preparation of planning slides for monthly internal Project business review
• Create and update the Contractor Contract Baseline
• Assisting the finance team in terms of actuals and earned values
• Contribute with KPI updates for Management Reviews
• Strong coordination with all the entities contributing to the project both internally and externally
• Close coordination with document manager ensuring alignment of the dates of document submission as per Project baseline
• Close coordination with contract manager and finance manager for updates and follow up of contractual milestones
• Participating with overall integrating schedule meeting with Client and other external stakeholders and aligning project schedule with overall integrated schedule
• Preparation and submission of weekly testing schedule to the client

 To be qualified for this role, you need to have the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Railway or similar
• Min. 5 years’ experience as Planning Manager
• Full overview of the business lifecycle management, including capture, qualification and developing plans, and winning strategies
• Concept of rolling wave planning and handling of complex schedule
• Extensive client and stakeholder management
• Extensive knowledge within MS Office tools and Primavera (P6)
• Fluency in Norwegian and English, written and spoken

What we expect:

• You have a positive attitude combined with excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• You have experience with working across boundaries and within a matrix organization
• You are proactive and accountable for your deliveries
• You have a strong sense of responsibility for your work tasks
• You have a customer-focused balanced and you recognize the need for governance
• You have the ability to establish and meet deadlines, multi-task and prioritize
• You are an excellent communicator

What we offer:

• A position in a strong academic environment where you will have responsibility and possibility to grow and develop in a global organization
• An inspiring and safe working environment
• Central location in Oslo
• Career opportunities both nationally and internationally
• Competitive terms, pension and insurance agreements

About Hitachi Rail

Countries, cities and transport operators rely on Hitachi Rails’ ground transportation solutions to adapt to rapid urbanization and to meet new mobility demands – locally, between cities and across national frontiers. Our expertise in signaling, communications, fare collection and cybersecurity gives people and goods the connected journey they need to move safely and efficiently. As a part of Hitachi Rail, we are committed to drive the sustainable mobility transition and to have a clear focus on partnering with customers to rethink mobility. Our mission is to help every passenger, customer and community to enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transport.