Risk Management à Canada

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.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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