Senior Planner (Project Execution)

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Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG and has been a leading supplier in the field of mobility for over 160 years. Our core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems and related services. We have always been very innovative in making traveling faster, safer and more comfortable.

Today, we need new solutions to new challenges such as climate change and rising populations worldwide. That's what drives us. That's why we shape mobility with passion, always being one step ahead. Through digitalization, we make infrastructures smart and create opportunities that get us from A to B sustainably and seamlessly. Our 38,200 employees are pioneers in mobility who help to keep the world moving.

Siemens Mobility Spain would like to get onboard a Senior Planner:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planner with extensive expertise in Primavera P6 to join our Projects Execution team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the planning and scheduling activities for complex railway projects, ensuring that all project milestones are met on time and within budget. The Senior Planner will work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop, maintain, and optimize project schedules, and will provide critical insights to drive the successful delivery of projects.

This individual will be working across international projects based out of Tres Cantos - Madrid, Spain and will need to travel to site if required by the Project.

Key Responsibilities:

We expect that being a senior planner he/she will be able to:

1. Work independently to contact relevant stakeholders both locally and in our Regional Units around the world, and if appropriate Consortium partners, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Clients to ensure the integrity of the schedule and so that the current project status is mapped in the schedule working.
2. Analyze, review and create schedules including baseline schedules and accompanying narratives according to industry best practices and advise of issues and be able to implement mitigation actions for the best interest of Siemens (either as a Contractor or as a client with subcontractors).
3. Cost and resource load schedules.
4. Read Contract requirements applicable to scheduling and implement them or review their implementation in existing projects.
5. Carry out a delay analysis to pinpoint the reason for delays and work with the team to employ industry-standard methods such as Time Impact Analysis (at least at a basic level) to request extensions of time.
6. Adapt and create WBS templates to the specific needs of the project considering the requirements applicable, deliverables, internal processes and guidance from the Siemens Project management and Engineering teams.
7. To be an expert in using schedule management methods and tools (especially Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project). To properly initiate escalation measures where binding regulations for schedule management are not adhered to.
8. Develop schedule management and structure, taking the project requirements into account (e.g. structuring, data integration, reporting, etc.) and considering the common schedule management regulations (process, methods and tools) set by the process owner.
9. Define reporting intervals for update and schedule management and carry out the reporting.
10. Identify project deadlines in call to tender and contract documents in collaboration with the project managers and specialist functions.
11. Develop individual schedules and integrate them into an overall schedule including representation of the critical path.
12. Record and coordinate relevant internal and external schedule interfaces, taking into account any contractual requirements in the schedule.
13. Regulate schedules with regular monitoring of deadline compliance, project progress and updating the schedule in good time.
14. Prepare schedule analyses (scenarios, critical path, buffers, etc.). To devise possible solutions in cases of any delay in the project together with the project and specialist functions.
15. To properly initiate escalation measures where schedule/forecast/actual deadline non-conformities occur and where substantial and repeated violation of the defined schedule updating process occurs.
16. Prepare reports to support projects and specialist departments with schedule management.
17. To take part in project meetings, discussions with internal and external partners (customers, consortium partners, suppliers, other units within Siemens, etc.).
18. To regularly back up schedules and filing in accordance with project requirements and relevant guidelines.

Additionally, this person may be tasked with:

1. Supporting the relevant managers with resource management.
2. Providing support with preparing financial forecasts.
3. Providing support with assessing and providing evidence on claims against third parties.
4. Providing guidance and mentorship to junior planners and other team members.
5. Conducting training sessions on Primavera P6 and best practices in project scheduling.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
2. Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, with at least 5 years of experience using Primavera P6. Proven track record of managing complex projects in industries such as construction, engineering, energy, or infrastructure. Railway experience is a plus but not essential.
3. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and resource management. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
4. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and train junior staff.

Additional Requirements:

PMP or PMI-SP certification is preferred.

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We recognise that building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business, therefore we encourage applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Flexibility is our main benefit. We combine remote and presence work because work-life balance and wellbeing are essential for our teams. We are convinced that staying at home allows us to focus on activities that need more time for concentration and being at the office enhances our creativity collaborating and learning from others.

Siemens aboga por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres, así como en la Diversidad como fuente de creatividad e innovación. Contar con diferentes tipos de talento y de experiencias nos hace ser más competitivos y estar mejor preparados para responder con éxito a las demandas de la Sociedad. Por ello, valoramos a las candidatas y a los candidatos que reflejen la Diversidad que disfrutamos en nuestra Compañía y animamos la cobertura de puestos por mujeres y hombres en ocupaciones que se encuentren subrepresentadas.

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