About the role

As a Project Planner, you will be responsible for project planning and scheduling and your main tasks consists of developing and maintaining dynamic, resource loaded project schedules together with project team members. You will work closely with project managers, project team members, subcontractors, and our customers, ensuring effective schedule management is in place. You will actively draw attention to possible schedule risks and prepare what-if scenarios with key stakeholders.

We expect that you understand the importance of professional scheduling and have already experience in this field. You are a team player who can work fluently in English, preferably also in Finnish. The ideal location for this position is Vaasa, but you can also work from elsewhere in Finland (e.g. Tampere or Helsinki), as long as you are able to occasionally travel to Vaasa.

You are offered

• Professional and dedicated team around you, to support your success in the role
• An opportunity to develop and grow as an expert within an international company
• Meaningful projects, that have real impact in making societies sustainable
• A versatile, challenging, and independent role

Work tasks

• Creating and maintaining dynamic project master schedules
• Resource planning and coordination
• Collaborating closely with project managers, project team members and our customers
• Actively identifying and raising up possible schedule risks and preparing what-if scenarios
• Supporting sales with tender schedules when needed

We are looking for

• MSc. or BSc. in relevant field
• Previous experience in similar role with strong background in project planning and scheduling
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Fluent written and spoken in English (Finnish is a strong advantage; Swedish is a plus)

It is meritorious if you have

• It is meritorious if you have certifications, such as PMI-SP® / PMI-PMP®

Knowledge can be gained through education, experience or self-taught.

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Excellent communication and teamworking skills with self-driven ability
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work flexibly under tight deadlines, when required

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology company driving a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the energy, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the entire value chain. Together with our customers and partners, we develop cutting-edge technologies and enable digital transformation, accelerating the transition toward a carbon-neutral future.

We employ approximately 45,000 people in 90 countries. Every day, they challenge the status quo and leverage their diverse backgrounds to make a meaningful impact.

We welcome you to apply and join our international team, where we believe in a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovations.