Planning Manager

Overview

In this Senior Principal Planner role, you will solve complex planning and scheduling challenges with a broad domain knowledge in project controls. You’ll influence program direction and resource allocation for EPCIC projects, focusing on subsea/offshore oil & gas. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain schedule integrity, analyze performance, and drive recovery actions. This is a high-impact role that blends technical scheduling expertise with strategic problem solving and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform schedule analyses with Primavera P6, Deltek Fuse & Risk, and MS Project
• Support baseline creation during project initiation and setup
• Lead detailed multi-discipline scope reviews and schedule quality checks
• Update physical progress against EVMS data and validate reports
• Develop and maintain level 3/4 activity schedules for marine scope installation projects
• Manage engineering–procurement–fabrication–construction–installation sequences to control critical path
• Highlight delays, accelerate recovery actions, and adapt schedules for unforeseen conditions
• Mentor junior planners and deliver schedule-related initiatives
• Run risk analysis and facilitate risk review meetings
• Set up project schedules parameters (WBS/OBS/Calendar) and ensure alignment with global codes

Key requirements

• 15+ years of EPCIC experience in Subsea/Offshore Oil and Gas projects
• Experience in fabrication of subsea modules (PLEM/PLET)
• Advanced command of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office
• Proficient in advanced Excel (curves, histograms, dynamic tables, formulas)
• Ability to produce and assess progress curves, histograms, variance reports, and critical paths
• Ability to create multidisciplinary logically linked schedules per best industry practices
• Strong communication skills with team members and management
• Ability to analyze project status, performance, deviations, forecasts, and workarounds

• strong communication
• mentorship
• leadership
• Primavera P6
• Deltek Fuse & Risk
• Microsoft Project

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