Project / Program Scheduling Manager

Umicore; Loyalist; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is searching for a Project / Program Scheduling Manager to oversee the scheduling aspects of its groundbreaking battery materials production plant in Loyalist, Ontario. The role encompasses comprehensive management of schedules and collaboration with various project stakeholders, aimed at enhancing the EV supply chain. Ideal candidates will possess extensive project planning experience and strong communication skills, committed to innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Support for diversity and accessibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of extensive hands-on project planning experience.
• PMP or PSP certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of engineering deliverables and EPCM environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedule in coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Review and monitor EPCM schedules to maintain security.
• Prepare progress reports and ensure baseline data is accurate.

Skills

Project planning

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

P6

Job description

Canada - Loyalist

Rechargeable Battery Materials

Engineering & Technology

Posted on 08-04-

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Umicore Battery Materials in Canada

Umicore is preparing to build a battery materials production plant in Loyalist Township, Ontario - the first of its kind in North America. The cutting-edge facility will be a critical part of Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. Throughout the design, construction, and operation of the plant, Umicore will be seeking a variety of professionals who share our passion for innovation and sustainability.

What you will be doing

We are looking for a Project / Program Scheduling Manager, reporting to the Program Director. In this role, you will manage the project’s schedule in coordination with project managers, EPCM partners, contractors, and supporting functions. You will proactively identify and address schedule risks, ensuring the overall schedule is maintained by working across multiple interfaces to suggest strategies for acceleration and workarounds, based on true interdisciplinary inputs driven by construction.

Responsibilities

1. Review, monitor, and challenge EPCM Level I, II, III & IV schedules and Construction Contractors’ level +5 schedules in consultation with project teams to maintain schedule security.
2. Ensure baseline data is well established; track and report deviations accurately.
3. Review EPCM progress S-curves against actual progress, confirming schedule logic and critical paths.
4. Develop schedules for project commissioning.
5. Prepare progress reports such as S-curves, histograms, target settings, schedule float analysis, variance reports, and performance reports.
6. Coach the Master Planner to ensure integration with Umicore’s global planning philosophies and meet reporting requirements in the Planisware system.
7. Report regional time plans and their evolution to the global master planning team.
8. Support cost control activities for the region’s projects.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive hands-on project planning experience in major projects.
• PMP or PSP certification is an asset.
• 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Project and P6.
• Knowledge of engineering deliverables and EPCM environment.
• Effective communicator, confident, passionate, respectful, and inspiring.
• Ability to lead and present in multidisciplinary project meetings.
• Experienced in change management and managing scope creep/change issues.

What we offer

We strive to lead in innovation and sustainability, creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salary and benefits, and support diversity and accessibility in our recruitment process. Join us and imagine what you could do.

Find out more about our planned facility in Canada on our website.

If our battery materials can boost the range of e-cars, imagine what you could do!

Umicore invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to employment equity and diversity and welcome applications from women, minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and all sexual orientations and gender identities. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. If you require assistance, please let us know.

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