Lead Project Planning Specialist

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

Responsible to develop and maintain integrated project schedules for a medium portfolio of projects to support project reporting and on time delivery analysis which complies with Customer requirements and adheres to internal processes and standards. Responsible to support continuous improvement of Project Control, Planning & Scheduling processes and developing/maintaining KPIs & critical path analysis for complex EO & EEP projects or TK Projects where partner is leader. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities ITO - O TR H a ndo v er I T O to O T R h a nd o v e r m e e ti n g t o r e c e i v e L 1 b id s c h e du le an d c on tr a ct d e t a ils. U nd e r s t an d an d Co n f irm I T O as s u m p ti o n s & ri s k s u mm ary i s cl e arly und e r s t o o d , p r o v i de d du ri n g I T O/ O T R h a nd o f f. At t e n d CKOM & foll o w - u p o n op e n a ction i t em s f r o m th e C KOM rela t e d t o s c h e du le e x e c u ti o n Attends release meetings led by ITO to understand project scope, ITO assumptions, and contribute to Delivery Matrix development. Development of the Commitment Meeting file based on functional inputs, project requirements and contract requirements. Leads the Commitment Meeting with functional owners to resolve initial schedule disconnects and reach agreement on the project baseline. B ase li n e Sc h e du l e / K P Is D e v e l opm e n t S e t u p integrated project schedule in P6 (including L3/L 2 and S curves) b as e line w or k i n g with i n ter n al G EV t e am and in alignment with Global Project Control, Planning and Scheduling processes. P ro je c t S ch e du l e M a i n t en a n c e En s u r e s s c h e du le s acc u rately r ef l e ct p r o je c t s c o p e an d ex e c u ti on strategy. Continuously monitors project on time delivery performance to ensure knowledge of main issues and how issues are being mitigated. Proactively monitors project schedule to highlight slippages, inaccurate data causing erroneous forecasts/reporting and identifies corrective actions and action owner to resolve issues. U pd a t e p r o je c t s c h e du le b as e d o n i npu ts from GEV t e am to ensure project schedule accurately reflects the project status. Per f o r m s c h e du le an al y s is o n weekly/ m o n t h ly b as i s t o i d e n tify t h e cri t ical imp a c t s an d p r o v i d e th e mitiga t io n s s u gg e s ti on s . Ensure project schedule updates and KPIs are reflected in various tools ex- Planner Dashboard, OTD Tracker , Pulse & WIPT Works with project team to identify mitigation strategies and ensure strategies are reflected in project schedule. E s cal a tes critical p r o je c t i ss u e s t o th e i n ter n al p r o je c t m a n a g e r a n d p r o je c t team. En s u r e s r e p or t s for ot h e r f un c ti on s an d c u s t o me r s a ccur a te l y r ef l e ct s t a t u s of p r o je c t e qu i p me n t a n d p r o v i de t o c u s t om e r a n d bu s i n es s r e p orti n g. Co m m un icates t o fu n ctio n s i m p act o f e x e c u ti o n strategy c h a n g e s an d r es u lti n g c h a n g e s to r e qu ir e d d a t es . Acts a s a r e s o u r c e for p r o je c t team m em b e rs an d su pp orts w ith d a t a, an al y s i s , an d r o ot c a u se s o f s c h e du le v aria n c e s . U s e s s o m e jud g e m e n t a n d h a s s o m e ab ility t o p r op o s e d i f f e r e n t s ol u ti on s t o add r e s s m ore complica t e d p r o je c t s c e n ari o s . Per f o r m th e cri t ical p a t h an al y s is for de li v e ra b l e s a n d e nsu re n o impact to c on tr a ct d a t e s. C l ai m s ( E O T , e t c.); p e r f orm de lay an al y s is t o su pp ort e xt e n s i on o f t i m e an d c o s t cla i m s. Continuous Improvement and Tool Administration Leverages experience to participate in discussions and provide feedback to improve processes and tools for the Planning team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• 5 years experience in Project Control Planning & Scheduling function within an EPC environment.
• 3 years of experirence with Oracle Primavera P6 or equivalent project, program and portfolio management tools (Primavera P6 preferred).
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Extension of time claims / forensic planning.
• Knowledge in of power plant principles and work processes of EPC environments.
• Experience of working with international teams and complex environment and open for travel Site Scheduling exposure
• Resources loading in P6 schedules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient and ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• ITO - O TR H a ndo v er I T O to O T R h a nd o v e r m e e ti n g t o r e c e i v e L 1 b id s c h e du le an d c on tr a ct d e t a ils.
• U nd e r s t an d an d Co n f irm I T O as s u m p ti o n s & ri s k s u mm ary i s cl e arly und e r s t o o d , p r o v i de d du ri n g I T O/ O T R h a nd o f f.
• At t e n d CKOM & foll o w - u p o n op e n a ction i t em s f r o m th e C KOM rela t e d t o s c h e du le e x e c u ti o n Attends release meetings led by ITO to understand project scope, ITO assumptions, and contribute to Delivery Matrix development.
• Development of the Commitment Meeting file based on functional inputs, project requirements and contract requirements.
• Leads the Commitment Meeting with functional owners to resolve initial schedule disconnects and reach agreement on the project baseline.
• B ase li n e Sc h e du l e / K P Is D e v e l opm e n t S e t u p integrated project schedule in P6 (including L3/L 2 and S curves) b as e line w or k i n g with i n ter n al G EV t e am and in alignment with Global Project Control, Planning and Scheduling processes.
• P ro je c t S ch e du l e M a i n t en a n c e En s u r e s s c h e du le s acc u rately r ef l e ct p r o je c t s c o p e an d ex e c u ti on strategy.
• Continuously monitors project on time delivery performance to ensure knowledge of main issues and how issues are being mitigated.
• Proactively monitors project schedule to highlight slippages, inaccurate data causing erroneous forecasts/reporting and identifies corrective actions and action owner to resolve issues.
• U pd a t e p r o je c t s c h e du le b as e d o n i npu ts from GEV t e am to ensure project schedule accurately reflects the project status.
• Per f o r m s c h e du le an al y s is o n weekly/ m o n t h ly b as i s t o i d e n tify t h e cri t ical imp a c t s an d p r o v i d e th e mitiga t io n s s u gg e s ti on s .
• Ensure project schedule updates and KPIs are reflected in various tools ex- Planner Dashboard, OTD Tracker , Pulse & WIPT Works with project team to identify mitigation strategies and ensure strategies are reflected in project schedule.
• E s cal a tes critical p r o je c t i ss u e s t o th e i n ter n al p r o je c t m a n a g e r a n d p r o je c t team.
• En s u r e s r e p or t s for ot h e r f un c ti on s an d c u s t om e r s a ccur a te l y r ef l e ct s t a t u s of p r o je c t e qu i p me n t a n d p r o v i de t o c u s t om e r a n d bu s i n es s r e p orti n g.
• Co m m un icates t o fu n ctio n s i m p act o f e x e c u ti o n strategy c h a n g e s an d r es u lti n g c h a n g e s to r e qu ir e d d a t es .
• Acts a s a r e s o u r c e for p r o je c t team m em b e rs an d su pp orts w ith d a t a, an al y s i s , an d r o ot c a u se s o f s c h e du le v aria n c e s .
• U s e s s o m e jud g e m e n t a n d h a s s o m e ab ility t o p r op o s e d i f f e r e n t s ol u ti on s t o add r e s s m ore complica t e d p r o je c t s c e n ari o s .
• Per f o r m th e cri t ical p a t h an al y s is for de li v e ra b l e s a n d e nsu re n o impact to c on tr a ct d a t e s.
• C l ai m s ( E O T , e t c.); p e r f orm de lay an al y s is t o su pp ort e xt e n s i on o f t i m e an d c o s t cla i m s.
• Continuous Improvement and Tool Administration Leverages experience to participate in discussions and provide feedback to improve processes and tools for the Planning team.

Benefits

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
• No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level