Project Planner

Vertiv Co; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co in United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Project Planner to support end-to-end planning and execution of busbar system projects. You will develop and maintain schedules, coordinate with engineering, procurement, production, and site teams to ensure on-time delivery in line with milestones.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or PM, hands-on experience with MS Project or Primavera P6, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, PM, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Planner.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• Manufacturing/engineering/construction project environment knowledge (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using planning tools.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, production, and PM teams.
• Track progress and update schedules to reflect performance.
• Identify delays, risks, and bottlenecks; recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management.
• Monitor resource allocation and capacity planning.
• Maintain baselines and manage changes through change control.
• Align project timelines with goals and customer requirements.
• Participate in project reviews and provide schedule insights.
• Support continuous improvements in planning processes and tools.

Skills

Experience as Project Planner

Strong communication

Multitasking & prioritization

Engineering/manufacturing domain

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, PM, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Planner

We are looking for an experienced Project Planner to support the end-to-end planning and execution of Busbar system projects. The role involves developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating with engineering, procurement, production, and site teams, and ensuring timely delivery of busbar projects in line with customer requirements and project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using planning tools and techniques.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, production, and project management teams to gather inputs for planning.
• Track project progress and update schedules regularly to reflect actual performance.
• Identify potential delays, risks, and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management review.
• Monitor resource allocation and support capacity planning.
• Maintain baseline schedules and manage changes through proper change control processes.
• Ensure alignment of project timelines with organizational goals and customer requirements.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide schedule-related insights.
• Support continuous improvement in planning processes and tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Planner or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of project planning tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Good understanding of manufacturing, engineering, or construction project environments (preferred).

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of ERP systems (ORACLE or similar).
• Strong MS Office and reporting skills.