Senior Executive - Project Planning

Senior Executive – Project Planning

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• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, pension, medical, dental, and vision care
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Job Description – Senior Executive | Project Planning

Location: Pune
Experience: 5–8 Years
Department: Projects / Project Management / Planning

Role Purpose:

The Senior Executive – Project Planning will be responsible for end-to-end project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and coordination to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution. The role supports project managers in tracking milestones, resources, and deliverables across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines using planning tools (Primavera / MS Project).
• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS), resource loading, and manpower planning.
• Track project progress against baseline schedules and identify deviations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor critical path activities and highlight risks, delays, and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with project execution, engineering, procurement, and site teams for schedule adherence.
• Support billing, forecasting, and cost control activities in coordination with commercial teams.
• Assist in change management, claims, and variation tracking related to project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with internal project governance and reporting standards.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of project planning and scheduling methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 / MS Project.
• Good understanding of project execution lifecycle (Engineering, Procurement, Construction).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and project dashboards.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Instrumentation preferred).
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in project planning and control, preferably in MEP / ELV / Industrial / Infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on multi-location or large-scale projects will be an added advantage.

Reporting To:

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Experience Level

Senior Level