Planning Manager

1. Senior Planning Manager or Planning Manager Odisha BTG (Boiler, Turbine & Generator) Steel Plant Project

Position

Senior Planning Manager

Location

Odisha, India

Project

Large Integrated Steel Plant BTG Package

Reporting To

Project Director / Project Controls Head

Job Purpose

To lead project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and project controls activities for the BTG package of a large-scale steel plant project, ensuring timely execution, resource optimization, cost control, and adherence to contractual milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish project baselines and critical path analysis.
• Prepare detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules.
• Integrate BTG package schedules with overall steel plant project schedules.

Project Controls

• Monitor project progress against approved plans.
• Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports.
• Identify schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions.

Resource & Productivity Management

• Plan manpower, equipment, and material requirements.
• Track productivity and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

Risk Management

• Conduct schedule risk assessments.
• Identify project constraints and mitigation measures.
• Support management in decision-making through data-driven analysis.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Participate in review meetings and progress discussions.
• Ensure compliance with project contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• PMP/Project Management certification preferred.
• Primavera P6 certification preferred.

Experience

• 15-20 years of project planning experience.
• Minimum 8 years in Steel Plant, Power Plant, BTG, EPC, or Heavy Industrial Projects.
• Experience managing mega projects valued above INR 1,000 Cr preferred.

Technical Skills

• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Power BI
• Advanced Excel
• EVM & Project Controls
• Cost and Schedule Management

2. Planning Manager – Odisha BTG Steel Plant Project

Position

Planning Manager

Location

Odisha, India

Project

Steel Plant BTG Package

Reporting To

Senior Planning Manager

Job Purpose

To develop, monitor, and control project schedules, track progress, and support project management teams in achieving project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project progress.
• Prepare look-ahead plans and recovery schedules.
• Coordinate with construction and engineering teams.
• Track procurement and material delivery schedules.
• Generate MIS reports, dashboards, and project status updates.
• Conduct delay analysis and variance reporting.
• Support project risk assessment and mitigation planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Primavera P6 Certification preferred.

Experience

• 18-28 years of planning experience.
• Experience in steel plants, thermal power plants, BTG projects, or industrial EPC projects.

Software Skills

• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Excel
• Power BI

3. Senior Planning Manager – Defence Manufacturing Project

Position

Senior Planning Manager/Planning Manager

Location

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Project

Defence Manufacturing / Defence Industrial Project

Reporting To

Project Director / Program Head

Job Purpose

To lead project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and project control functions for defence infrastructure and manufacturing projects, ensuring project objectives related to scope, schedule, quality, and budget are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Develop integrated master schedules covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Establish project execution strategy and milestone management framework.

Project Monitoring

• Track project progress and manufacturing timelines.
• Monitor critical supply chain activities.
• Perform schedule risk analysis and scenario planning.

Program Controls

• Implement project control systems and reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance indicators.
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with defence authorities, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Support management reviews and executive reporting.

Contract & Risk Management

• Monitor contractual deliverables.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with defence project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Primavera P6 expertise mandatory.

Experience

• 18-28 years of project planning and controls experience.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, manufacturing, heavy engineering, industrial infrastructure, or EPC projects.
• Experience managing projects above INR 500 Cr preferred.

Skills

• Primavera P6
• Power BI
• EVM
• Risk Analysis
• Cost Controls
• Dashboard Reporting

4. Planning Manager – Defence Project

Position

Planning Manager

Location

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Project

Defence Manufacturing Project

Reporting To

Senior Planning Manager

Job Purpose

To support project planning and controls activities by developing schedules, monitoring progress, coordinating project stakeholders, and ensuring milestone achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Monitor engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and commissioning progress.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate with project teams to obtain progress updates.
• Track critical procurement and manufacturing activities.
• Perform delay analysis and identify corrective actions.
• Prepare management dashboards and KPI reports.
• Support risk assessments and project review meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Primavera P6 certification preferred.

Experience

• 18-28 years of planning and scheduling experience.
• Experience in defence manufacturing, industrial projects, heavy engineering, infrastructure, or EPC projects.

Technical Competencies

• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Power BI
• Advanced Excel
• Project Controls & Reporting

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Schedule Adherence
• Milestone Achievement
• Forecast Accuracy
• Productivity Improvement
• Cost Variance Control