Lead Planner

Flexible & Integrated Technical Services, LLC•Pennsylvania, PA

About The Position

This role involves coordinating the operational readiness activities for a GMP manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will excel at aligning cross-functional teams, managing integrated schedules, and proactively identifying risks that could impact startup milestones. The role requires thriving in fast-paced project environments, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and transforming complex readiness activities into clear, actionable plans. The position is for someone who is organized, collaborative, and driven by successful startup execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline.
Eight plus (8+) years of project planning and scheduling experience supporting large capital projects.
Five plus (5+) years of hands-on experience using Oracle Primavera P6.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting parenteral, aseptic, sterile, fill/finish, biologics, vaccine, or cell & gene therapy manufacturing facilities.
Experience integrating Engineering, Construction, CQV, Automation, and Startup schedules.
Knowledge of GMP manufacturing, system turnover, commissioning, qualification, and validation processes.
Experience with schedule risk analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), and resource planning.
Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and schedule reporting tools.
PMP, PSP, or AACE certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize integrated Level 2–4 Primavera P6 schedules, including the Project Master Schedule and detailed execution schedules.
Coordinate and integrate contractor Level 5 schedules, ensuring consistency across all project workstreams.
Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedule logic, milestones, critical path analyses, and resource-loaded schedules.
Lead schedule development throughout all project phases, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Mechanical Completion, System Turnover, Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV), and Startup.
Monitor schedule performance, identify critical path changes, assess schedule risks, and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
Coordinate planning activities with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, CQV, Automation, Manufacturing, and external contractors.
Facilitate weekly planning, progress review, and schedule coordination meetings.
Track engineering deliverables, procurement milestones, construction progress, mechanical completion, turnover packages, and validation readiness.
Produce executive schedule reports, dashboards, KPIs, and forecast analyses for project leadership.
Support schedule risk assessments, what-if scenario analyses, and change management activities.
Ensure schedule compliance with project governance standards and planning best practices.