ONRE - Project Planning Manager - L3

As a Project Planning Manager in the solar and onshore renewables sector, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic project planning processes and methodologies to ensure efficient project execution. Leading a team of project planners, you will provide guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure high-quality project plans and schedules. Your role will involve overseeing the creation of comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and critical milestones in alignment with project objectives and stakeholder requirements. You will play a key role in monitoring project schedules, identifying potential bottlenecks, and proposing strategies to optimize schedules and resources for enhanced efficiency. Additionally, you will be tasked with identifying project risks, constraints, and dependencies, collaborating with teams to develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines. Working closely with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders, you will ensure alignment on project plans and timelines. To excel in this role, you are required to have 7+ years of progressive experience in project planning and scheduling within the solar or onshore renewables energy sector, with proven leadership experience. Expertise in project management software/tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Milestone Pro for scheduling and resource allocation is essential. In addition to technical experience, you should possess strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team toward project success. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities are crucial, with a focus on delivering high-quality project plans and solutions. Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are also required. You should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. A commitment to promoting safety, sustainability, and innovation within renewable energy projects is expected. Education-wise, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is necessary. Holding a Master's degree or other advanced degree and relevant certifications like PMP or PMI-SP would be advantageous for this role.,