Projects Planner

Certified as a Top Employer, KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices. We are committed to fostering a great work culture and inspiring the highest standards of quality and efficiency — putting our people first and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth, and wellbeing.It's time to make a move. Join our flowDelivery Project Planner is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining project plans plus monitoring and reporting project progress against plans. The role pro-actively highlights resource and time challenges in meeting project requirements. The role is involved all the way from tender phase (supporting sales team) to project execution and close out (supporting project team).Supports sales function by creating project schedules and related support material for usein KONE estimates and proposals. Designs, constructs and maintains cost and resource loaded schedules for projects inexecution and pro-actively highlights resource and time challenges in meeting schedulerequirements. Interacts directly with customers to clearly understand overall project requirements andmilestones in order to integrate construction master schedules with those specific to KONEscope. Bridges potential misalignment between KONE Supply Line and Front Line, by activelychecking project schedules and identifying and suggesting corrective actions andscheduling opportunities. Assists local Project Manager in the development and maintenance of existing schedulesperforming critical path, acceleration and gap analysis as required. Assists in project performance analysis and forecasting based on Critical Path and EarnedValue. Maintains accurate records of schedule development through the lifetime of the Project. Ensures bespoke customer reports and contractual planning obligations are understoodand fulfilled. Provides support to Project Team and management in relation to EOT claims and Causeand Effect’ scheduling. Assists in project risk analysis. Contributes in the development of planning processes and best practices and assists withtheir implementation and guides, supports and trains project teams in their application.Technical SkillsProficiency in project planning and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).4-5 years of experience as a Projects plannerSolid understanding of project management methodologies, critical path analysis, earned value management, and forecasting.Ability to read, interpret, and integrate construction schedules with internal project scopes.Strong analytical skills for gap analysis, time impact analysis, and acceleration planning.Knowledge of project performance tracking and risk analysis tools.At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.Read more on www.kone.com/careers