Senior Project Planner

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Retirement savings

Vacation 3 weeks

Life & Disability Insurance

Flextime

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Toronto seeks a Senior Project Planner to lead the development and maintenance of project schedules, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and provide timely reporting to stakeholders for successful delivery.

Requirements include Primavera P6 or MS Project proficiency, engineering/construction background, data analysis and strong communication skills; PMI‑SP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Experience in project planning within engineering, construction, or manufacturing.
• Proficient at analyzing and interpreting complex data to forecast outcomes.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; English fluent (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using designated planning tools.
• Monitor project progress and performance against milestones and goals.
• Analyze risks, delays, or challenges and recommend mitigations.
• Coordinate with project managers and cross-functional teams for resource availability.
• Prepare and present accurate project reports—progress, risks, and variances—to stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate scheduling metrics to improve forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Scheduling software

Project planning

Data analysis

PM methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

The Senior Project Planner will play a critical role in the successful delivery of projects, responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing project schedules to ensure timely completion. The role requires collaborating with cross‑functional teams, analyzing potential risks, and providing insights to drive decision‑making. This individual will serve as a pivotal point of contact for project reporting and planning, contributing to the efficient execution of company objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using designated planning tools.
• Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring alignment with planned milestones and project goals.
• Analyze and identify risks, delays, or challenges that may impact project execution, and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross‑functional teams to coordinate schedules and ensure resource availability.
• Prepare and present accurate project reports, detailing progress, risks, and variances to stakeholders and management.
• Continuously evaluate scheduling metrics to improve processes and enhance forecasting accuracy.

Key Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
• Demonstrated experience in project planning within an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in analyzing and interpreting complex data to forecast project outcomes.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a relevant field required.
• Certification in project planning and scheduling (e.g., PMI‑SP) is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in planning large‑scale projects within a matrix organizational framework.
• Background in risk management or control systems is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of analytics and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in additional languages will be considered an advantage.

Base Salary : $101,772 – $128,825

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full‑time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company‑paid
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
• Company provided Life and accident Insurance,LTD
• Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

* This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

*Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.