Associate Chief Manager - Planning

Technip Energies; Uttar Pradesh; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies in Noida/Gurugram seeks an experienced Associate Chief Manager - Planning to lead project scheduling, progress tracking, and client reporting on complex EPC/Oil & Gas initiatives.

The candidate will coordinate with multiple disciplines, optimize resources, mitigate delays, and guide a planning team from early studies to execution, ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency. Strong knowledge of Primavera or MS Project and robust analytical/communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• 15+ years of experience in project execution of Detailed Engineering/EPC projects/EPCM.
• At least 1 EPCC full project lifecycle experience.
• Good understanding of business principles in energy, preferably Oil & Gas.
• Strong scheduling tools knowledge (Primavera required, MS Project).
• Experience with data handling, spreadsheets, or databases; BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Defines project break-down structures and prepares schedules.
• Develops schedules compliant with the execution strategy and milestones.
• Monitors progress, analyzes physical progress and manhours, and tracks deliverables.
• Supports client approval processes for schedule baselines and milestones.
• Coordinates with departments for progress measurement and forecast planning.
• Provides periodic project reports and lessons learned to improve methods.

Skills

Schedule planning

Progress tracking

Client coordination

Risk mitigation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Power BI

Acumen Fuse

Job description

Job Description

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking an Associate Chief Manager - Planning, to join our Planning team based in Noida/Gurugram.

About us

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the opportunity we offer

Defines project break-down structures.

• Develops a Schedule compliant with the selected execution strategy.
• Arrange schedule review, identify key milestones, and highlight critical paths.
• Supports Client approval process of the Schedule Baseline, progress claimed or milestones achievement.
• Monitor and control progress of work in term of:
  • Physical progress and analysis
  • Deliverables and Manhours spent.
  • Schedule of work
  • Project status and forecast.
• Monitors the project status, to detect any delay and to propose corrective actions.
• Well versed with Planning package deliverables.
• Well Versed with Engineering discipline deliverables and its associated linkages.
• Prepare periodic report to the client/ project management.
• Coordinate and follow up with other departments and disciplines for progress measurement and forecast plan.
• Highlights areas of concerns and solutions to help achieve a successful and timely completion of Projects.
• Operationally manages the project Planning Team as provided.
• Plans to mitigate risks and reduce costs.
• Defines and optimizes the necessary resources (E-P-C-C)
• Defines the Planning & Scheduling system (methods, procedures, time-schedules, physical progress, dashboards, etc.)
• Defines for the Management, the Proposal Manager, and the Estimation Department a Contract duration realistic and feasible for execution.
• Increases Project team members’ awareness of the Project Milestones, main durations, and critical paths.
• Estimates the delay linked with changes and claims and to prepare the Extension of Time analysis, in case of delay due to Client.
• Provides Project Feedback and Lessons Learned to improve the Planning & Scheduling methods and provide input to the statistics of Planning Department

Starting Date: May 2026

About you

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent diploma
• 15+ years of experience in Project execution of Detailed Engineering/ EPC projects/EPCM
• At least 1 no of EPCC full project lifecycle experience
• Good understanding of the business principles for the energy (Preferably Oil & Gas) industry
• Good knowledge of scheduling computer tools (i.e., Primavera (must) / MS Project)
• Thorough understanding and experience in Project delivery processes and principles, activity linkages
• Possesses good data handling capabilities with spread sheets or databases, business intelligence tools.
• Professional English
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Able to present data and fact in a clear and consistent manner.
• Possesses effective communication skills.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of construction associated activities.
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Knowledge of Tools like Acumen Fuse/ Power BI shall be an additional advantage.

Your career with us

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development