About the Role
Techfirm Industrie AG is seeking an experienced Project Planner to support large-scale capital expansion projects within an international biopharma environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in planning, scheduling, and reporting project progress across global facilities, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, monitor, and update integrated project plans and schedules covering the entire project scope for optimal execution.
- Ensure schedule integration consistency across multiple disciplines, including contractors and EPCM teams.
- Prepare baseline schedules and documentation for project team approvals.
- Assess impacts on critical and near-critical paths; report findings and recommend mitigations to project leadership.
- Track schedule deviations and propose alternative corrective actions.
- Generate and present schedule progress reports, trend analyses, and schedule performance updates regularly.
- Maintain detailed records of scope changes and schedule variances affecting project timelines.
- Facilitate project scheduling and interactive planning meetings as necessary.
- Ensure resource loading is accurately accounted for in project schedules.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in planning and schedule control for large capital projects, preferably CHF 20 million and above; experience with projects up to CHF 200 million is a plus.
- Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets, draw conclusions, and support decision-making.
- Experience working independently and collaboratively within team environments.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in German is preferred to facilitate team communication.
- Familiarity with project management software related to cost control and data analysis.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to contribute to a global expansion in a high-impact, cutting-edge biopharma setting.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities in capital project management.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.