GE Vernova

HVDC Lead Planning Engineer

GE Vernova

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Berlin • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

OraclePMP

About the role

  • Develop and implement the planning, scheduling, and performance measurement framework, procedures, and tools
  • Establish and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), coding systems, calendars, reporting levels, and progress measurement methodology
  • Develop, update, and control the Integrated Master Schedule
  • Conduct schedule logic checks, variance analysis, critical path assessment, and forecasting of key milestone and completion dates
  • Ensure full alignment of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning schedules with the execution strategy
  • Prepare and manage the project-wide progress measurement system
  • Issue regular project performance reports, dashboards, KPIs, and early-warning trends
  • Review contractor planning deliverables for compliance with project scheduling standards
  • Evaluate schedule impacts resulting from scope changes, delays, or external factors
  • Align schedule resource and productivity assumptions with cost estimates and control budgets

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field (master’s degree is an advantage)
  • Many years of relevant experience in industrial project delivery, including planning/scheduling, progress measurement, and exposure to cost control and change management
  • Experience in Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil and Gas projects is preferred
  • Strong expertise in Oracle Primavera P6
  • Comprehensive understanding of WBS / CBS, project coding systems, performance measurement frameworks, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Solid knowledge of schedule risk and change management
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI / Power Platform
  • PMI-SP® Scheduling Professional or PMP® Project Management Professional preferred; AACE PSP® is an advantage
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage
  • Strong interpersonal, coordination, and analytical problem-solving skills
Benefits
  • Included benefits vary based on employment status and national requirements
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Support for a healthy work-life balance
  • Commitment to an inclusive culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
planningschedulingperformance measurementvariance analysiscritical path assessmentcost controlchange managementEarned Value Managementschedule risk managementprogress measurement
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillscoordinationanalytical problem-solving
Certifications
PMI-SPPMPAACE PSP