
Senior Project Planning Manager – Staff Leader
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: South Carolina • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $132,200 - $220,400 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and manage the Project Planning team across the pole portfolio to ensure effective scheduling and on-time project delivery
- Ensure compliance with Global Project Control, Planning & Scheduling processes and provide guidance, training, or corrective actions when required
- Oversee the development and maintenance of Integrated Baseline Schedules aligned with project setup procedures and contract requirements
- Proactively identify schedule risks and opportunities impacting On-Time Delivery (OTD) and conduct baseline schedule risk reviews at project initiation
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Logistics, etc.) to ensure alignment and resolve planning conflicts
- Maintain Primavera P6 as the single source of truth, ensuring proper integration with adjacent tools such as Unifier, Pulse, WIPT, Tableau, and WMSA
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for planning tools, processes, and best practices across the planning function
- Promote proactive schedule management through critical path analysis, forensic reviews, and “what-if” scenario analysis
- Lead forensic schedule analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) claim management, ensuring contractual milestones, interfaces, and risks are embedded in project schedules
- Coach and develop the planning team on CPM methodology, float management, baseline discipline, earned value progress measurement, and delay analysis techniques
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in Project Execution, including 5+ years in Project Control, Planning, or Scheduling, preferably within EPC or power plant projects
- Advanced certifications in Project Management (PMP) or Scheduling (PSP – AACE) are highly desirable
- Proficiency in planning and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Acumen Fuse, and similar systems
- Flexibility to travel as required to support project execution and coordination across regions
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Project PlanningIntegrated Baseline SchedulesCritical Path AnalysisForensic Schedule AnalysisDelay Analysis TechniquesEarned Value Progress MeasurementFloat ManagementBaseline DisciplineSchedule Risk ReviewsContinuous Improvement Initiatives
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTrainingConflict ResolutionProactive ManagementFlexibilityTeam Development
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in BusinessProject Management Professional (PMP)Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP - AACE)