Lead Project Planner - 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

Baker Hughes ,
Bristol, Bristol

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Job Description

Role Summary: This posting is for the position of Lead Project Planner for Baker Hughes Subsea business based out of Bristol in charge of planning a large subsea project and will be accountable for the schedule quality and project on-time delivery. The position reports to the planning leader. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed term contract. Essential Responsibilities: + Schedule management: The planner is in chargeof the overall project schedule management ensuring its quality (logic,clarity) and accuracy (update of dates, reflexion of the scope of supply). + Coordination: The planner will be collaboratingwith the other planners (product line planner & engineering planners)allocated to the project as well as with the execution functions (engineering,procurement, and manufacturing) to ensure overall quality and accuracy of theschedule. + Project management support: The planner is theright hand man/woman of the project manager and as such will provide him/hervisibility on i) look ahead of tasks to be performed in the 3 - 6 weeks ii)risks in schedules and mitigation actions iii) opportunities in the schedule.The planner will provide relevant reports to project management to ensure theProject Manager has all the tools required to make the right decisions drivingon time and on budget project execution. + Support with customer: the planner willinteract with the customer to provide update on schedule as well as explain thecurrent situation / challenges / opportunities. + Implementation of the integrated projectplanning initiative: the planner will adhere to the approved processes andproactively drive implementation of new initiatives leading to fully integratedplanning. Qualifications/Requirements: + Bachelor / Master Degree or equivalent(Engineering / Math/ Science degree is preferred) or equivalent experience. + Experience working within planning, ideally inthe subsea industry or a related large scale mechanical manufacturing orcontrols equipment environment. + Expertise in use of the Primavera P6 planningtool. + Additional knowledge of MRP is considered aplus. Desired Characteristics: + Clear thinking: Ability to understand thestatus of a project and link the schedule to the reality of the execution. Theplanner will quickly understand the risks and opportunities in the schedule,identify and drive appropriate actions. + Expertise: Strong expertise in planning of alarge project as well as use of the Primavera P6 planning tool. + Motivation and work ethic: High energy andmotivation to deliver against and beyond expectations, making the difference inthe position. + Leadership & Inclusiveness: The plannerwill collaborate with a team of planners as well as interact with a large panelof individuals contributing to the performance of the project. As such strongleadership and great interpersonal skills are required Locations: + Bristol This is your opportunity to learn more, do more, live the career you have imagined and be part of a truly diverse organization Baker Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Learn more at screenreader_optimized.pdf Job: Communications Title: Lead Project Planner - 3 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: GBR-Bath&NthEstSomerset-BRISTOL Requisition ID: 1929562