Project Planning and Controls Specialist

The opportunity:

Understand and apply project planning and execution practices in accordance with best market practices for Project Management.

How you’ll make an impact: 

• You will be Lead planning, scheduling, and control activities in support of Project Managers, including tender and execution phases.

• You will develop and maintain integrated, resource-loaded schedules and man-hour budgets for accurate cost and progress forecasting.

• You will monitor project progress against baseline; analyse deviations, assess impacts of changes, and recommend corrective actions.

• You will ensure adherence to critical path methodology, Six Sigma standards, and compliance with internal/external guidelines.

• You will coordinate cross-functional activities to meet project goals within budget and timelines; conduct site visits to verify progress and identify risks, collaborate with teams to develop recovery plans, update schedules and budgets, and resolve delays through innovative solutions.

• You will escalate scheduling issues to LPG Lead Planner, Portfolio Leader, or Project Controls Manager, and provide resource optimization inputs.

• You will issue regular progress reports, schedule updates, and productivity metrics to stakeholders.

• You should effectively manage cross-functional interactions and confidently negotiate timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project realities while maintaining collaboration and professionalism.

• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background: 

• You hold a bachelor's degree in electrical background and proficient in project planning, control and reporting. 

• Should have 7 to 10 years professional work experience in project management domain. Planning experience in EPC projects with electrical scope of works are preferred.

• Experience working with project management plans (PMP), specifications and estimates (PS&E).

• Proven ability to manage larger, complex and tendering projects independently, with strong planning and execution skills.

• Ability to develop, maintain and update detailed schedules, ensure adherence to quality standards, create reports and provide analysis using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. 

• Capability to work from offshore. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions. 

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.