Senior Planning Manager

Listenlights Pvt. Ltd.

Role Description:

Senior Manager – Planning & Scheduling

Key Responsibility Areas:

Schedule Development

• Develop and validate multi-level project schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project.
• Ensure logical sequencing of activities in line with project objectives.
• Review and approve schedule updates from site/execution teams.

Resource Planning

• Allocate manpower, material, and equipment effectively to meet project needs.
• Prepare and approve project organization charts.
• Optimize resource deployment while ensuring cost control.

Critical Path & Delay Analysis

• Conduct Critical Path Analysis (CPA) to identify and mitigate high-risk activities.
• Review and enhance mitigation plans submitted by execution teams.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Supervise and validate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Track progress using S-curves and dashboard metrics.
• Identify deviations from the baseline and recommend corrective actions.

Risk Management & Contingency Planning

• Assess schedule-related risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure implementation and documentation of contingency plans.

Review Meetings

• Lead internal planning review meetings and represent the planning function in client review meetings.
• Conduct subcontractor meetings to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.

Process Adherence & Improvement

• Ensure compliance with established planning processes and company standards.
• Recommend process improvements and ensure accuracy of data inputs.

Team Building & Development

• Support in defining KRAs/KPIs for junior planners.
• Onboard and mentor new joiners, fostering a culture of learning and performance excellence.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline).
• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management/Planning (preferred).
• Certification in Primavera P6 or Project Management (PMP) is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 12–15 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Strong exposure to MEP/EPC project environments.
• Proven expertise in developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules using
  Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Experience in resource planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project for schedule development, monitoring, and control.

Analytical & Coordination Skills:

• Ability to analyze complex schedules, conduct critical path analysis, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment.

Leadership:

• Proven track record of leading planning teams, managing project schedules, and driving timely project execution.

Industry Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of MEP and EPC project environments, including typical challenges and best practices.

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