Planning Manager Apac

Vestas are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Planning Manager to join our PMO team in Melbourne to work on projects across the APAC region. This is an excellent opportunity to embed yourself in critical projects across the APAC region and build upon your already storied career.

Our Project Management Office (PMO) APAC manages Cost Control, Planning/Scheduling, Documentation, Processes, Risk Management and Lessons Learned during Wind Farm Construction across the APAC region.

To be successful in this role your prior people management skills and experience will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Review And Manage APAC region projects and performances.
• Align Construction Methodologies and Planning Strategies in APAC.
• Creation of Sales Schedules During Tender Phase and Reviewing Sub-Contractors Schedules
• Maintaining the Master Construction EPC Schedules during Construction Phase
• Update Project Schedules Monthly/Weekly
• Support Contract Department on EOT's
• Support Project Managers Reporting to Client
• Create What-If Scenarios
• Use internal reporting tools
• Reporting to Senior Management
• Manage / Report on the Critical Path
• Meet Contractual Obligations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with Primavera P6
• Trade or Tertiary Qualifications with 5 years minimum construction/renewables experience
• PMI-SP

Competencies

• People management experience is essential
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with Primavera P6
• Primavera P6 - Required
• Microsoft Projects - Optional
• Microsoft Suite - Required
• Critical Path Method
• Delay Analysis - essential
• Earn Value Management (EVM) - Principles
• S-Curve Reporting

What we offer

• A strong safety cultures
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment 
• An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
• Global career progression prospects
• Diversity and Inclusion

Additional information

• All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role
• Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.