An Integrated Planning Manager builds and maintains an integrated schedule for the entire project.
The Planning Manager:
* Prepare and maintain the Schedule Management Plan (SMP) on behalf of the PMO Manager / Project Manager
* Ensure a schedule tracking of all activities according to the anticipated progress review cycles (typically max. one month’s duration)
* Own the Project schedule
* Manage the schedule margin / float
* Ensure an active Project schedule and interface management (internally & externally) – PMO Manager co-ordinates if assigned
* Plan and schedule in accordance with the requirement of the contract and Project objectives, follow the processes, regulations and instructions as defined in the Project Management Plan
* Ensure the integration of all detailed plans of different work packages, including suppliers and partners, into one coherent schedule
* Set up and manage schedules (with those of subcontractors and suppliers integrated)
* Handle resource loading of schedule plans
* Identify and track critical paths
* Track progress versus planning
* Implement schedule changes, including the introduction of R&O mitigation activities, proposes changes in work flow to mitigate delays and risks as well as to implement opportunities
* Define milestones for tracking including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for milestone achievement
* Perform milestone tracking in terms of milestone achievement and shifts.
* Undertake 14pt schedule health checks each month and at baseline/re-baseline (DCMA)
* Capture and maintain project Key Interface Dependencies (KIDs) – need dates versus planned – where required
* Attend, support and report, when required, monthly project reviews (MPRs)
The WP Planner reports operationally to the WP Leader (under the co-ordination of the PMO Manager when required, large PMO), and
is responsible in their perimeter to:
* Setup and management of integrated WP schedules (With those of subcontractors and suppliers integrated)
* Identify and track critical paths
* Track progress versus planning
* Implement schedule changes, including the introduction of R&O mitigation activities, proposes changes in work flow to mitigate delays and risks as well as to implement opportunities Manage the schedule margin / float
* Manage the schedule margin / float
* Support the Risk Management: proposes changes in work flow to mitigate delays and risks as well as to implement opportunities
* Define Project milestones for tracking and support WP Leaders in the reporting
* Perform milestone tracking in terms of milestone achievement and shifts
* Ensure that in the frame of the respective perimeter the process of scheduling synchronization between WPs is well deployed and properly managed (directly by the WP Leaders)
* Work in close coordination with other WP Planners and WP Leaders to ensure integration of WP Schedule at Programme/Project level and not only locally
* Work in close coordination with other WP Planners and WP Leaders to ensure optimization at Programme/Project level and not only locally
* Facilitate the Escalation Process to facilitate integration
* and ask for arbitration if needed.
Note: Active SC clearance is mandatory for this role
About Us
A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance
The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields:
Digital Systems Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, UK, Germany, USA and Canada).