Senior Project Planner

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hitachi Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

The Senior Project Planner will play a critical role in the successful delivery of projects, responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing project schedules to ensure timely completion. The role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing potential risks, and providing insights to drive decision-making. This individual will serve as a pivotal point of contact for project reporting and planning, contributing to the efficient execution of company objectives.
 

Key Accountabilities:

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using designated planning tools.

  • Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring alignment with planned milestones and project goals.

  • Analyze and identify risks, delays, or challenges that may impact project execution, and provide recommendations for mitigation.

  • Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to coordinate schedules and ensure resource availability.

  • Prepare and present accurate project reports, detailing progress, risks, and variances to stakeholders and management.

  • Continuously evaluate scheduling metrics to improve processes and enhance forecasting accuracy.
     

Key Requirements:

  • Strong proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).

  • Demonstrated experience in project planning within an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment.

  • Proficient in analyzing and interpreting complex data to forecast project outcomes.

  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant field required.

  • Certification in project planning and scheduling (e.g., PMI-SP) is highly desirable.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is mandatory.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in planning large-scale projects within a matrix organizational framework.

  • Background in risk management or control systems is a plus.

  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities.

  • Advanced knowledge of analytics and reporting tools.

  • Proficiency in additional languages will be considered an advantage.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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