Project Planner

BlackBerry Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industrial security clearance support

Job summary

ABB is seeking a project planner to join our multidisciplinary R&D team in Quebec. You will develop schedules, track budgets in SAP, and optimize resources across multiple projects with MS Project or Primavera.

Strong time management, organizational skills, and bilingual French/English are required to coordinate with customers outside Quebec. The role demands a college diploma in administration, 5 years of scheduling experience, and knowledge of SAP, Word/Excel, and Primavera.

Qualifications

• College diploma in administration with relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience in project scheduling (MS Project or Primavera) and in project cost control.
• Good knowledge of Word and Excel, Microsoft Office suite.
• Good knowledge of SAP and contractual terms (asset).
• Rigid, detail-oriented, strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Autonomous and adaptable. Bilingual (French/English) with French required and English for external communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules, including work packages, sequencing, durations, milestones and critical path.
• Obtain data for updates and keep schedules current; manage timelines and optimize resources.
• Perform budget tracking and SAP cost comparison with Primavera data.
• Analyze progress, variances and risks; propose actions and adjust schedules.
• Identify resource conflicts and manage change requests and indicators.
• Prepare revenue/expense forecasts and support project planning.
• Ensure timesheets are entered and support continuous PM process improvement.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Autonomous

Adaptable

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

College diploma in administration

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.The ABB Measurement & Analytics plant in Quebec is a global leader in the field of spectroscopy. Our contract engineering department is the largest Canadian supplier of space‑borne optical sensors used, among other things, for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and for global weather forecasting. Our plant is also recognized for its expertise in developing and manufacturing various products that meet a wide range of daily industrial analysis needs.In this role, you will act as a project planner within a multidisciplinary research and development team. This team is responsible for analyzing, designing, executing, and integrating solutions for clients such as the Canadian Space Agency, as well as for our measurement and analysis products.ResponsibilitiesDevelop project schedules, including preparing work packages, task sequencing and duration, milestone planning, determining the critical path, and optimizing resources.Obtain the information required for schedule updates and keep schedules up to date. Manage project timelines and optimize schedules based on received information.Perform budget tracking for projects. Control approved budgets in SAP versus the costs captured in Primavera.Analyze project progress and variances compared to the approved baseline, and assess schedule risks. Propose corrective actions and adjust schedules accordingly.Identify potential resource conflicts between different projects and propose optimal resource allocation.Manage change requests and consolidate and analyze project indicators.Prepare and analyze short‑, medium‑, and long‑term revenue and expense forecasts.Support the project manager and project team in detailed and strategic project planning.Ensure the entry of timesheets.Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Project Management process and its tools.QualificationsCollege diploma in administration with relevant experience.5 years of experience in project scheduling (MS Project or Primavera) and in project cost control.Good knowledge of Word and Excel, Microsoft Office suite.Good knowledge of SAP and contractual terms (asset).Rigorous and detail-oriented.Strong time‑management and organizational skills.Autonomous and adaptable.Bilingual (French/English). French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.This job offer is conditional upon the candidate obtaining Industrial Security Level 2 status as well as the certificate issued by the Controlled Goods Program.Why ABB?We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#RunwhatrunstheworldEmployment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:• Women• Indigenous Peoples• Members of visible minorities• Persons with disabilitiesABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.