Planning Manager

Vard Group AS; Ålesund; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inspiring working environment

Learning and personal development

Flexible work hours and competitive薪

Job summary

SEAONICS, with its head office in Ålesund, Norway, seeks a Planning Manager to lead our planning function and own Primavera across the organization. You will combine team leadership with hands-on planning, coordinating with Sales and stakeholders to develop schedules and forecasts.

Experience with Primavera and ERP tools is valued. You will shape processes, improve methods, and drive efficient project execution in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum relevant experience in project planning, execution or similar environments.
• Solid Primavera competence or willingness to develop quickly.
• Experience with ERP systems and digitalization is valuable.
• Ability to lead and mentor a planning team with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration across projects and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning, Systems & Methods team and prioritize activities.
• Maintain and update project schedules and reports using Primavera.
• Prepare Level 1 schedules during tenders and early project phases with Sales.
• Own Primavera as the org-wide planning tool and ensure alignment with forecasts.
• Monitor progress, critical paths, capacity and risks, linking to headcount planning.
• Contribute to SAP, Jira, Power BI usage and system improvements.
• Develop practical planning processes and templates for consistency.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Primavera

SAP

Jira

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Want to join a work environment that facilitates for you to perform at your best and develop your skills? That focuses on unity, offers challenges and is forward-looking? Then please continue to read!

SEAONICS will lead our customers efficiently and safely to the next level of intelligent, electrified handling and lifting solutions. In this way, we assist our customers to become the best in the world for sustainable exploration, development and harvesting of the ocean space.

The company is growing, and we are constantly looking for people with a curious nature and self-belief. At SEAONICS, we are highly focused on building a diverse workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. At SEAONICS, you will have the opportunity to join a specialized and inclusive team that collaborates across different fields to develop cutting-edge technology for the global market. Are you the new specialist on our team?

Candidates will be evaluated continuously, so do not hesitate to apply!

Seaonics is looking for a Planning Manager to lead and further develop our planning function. The role combines team leadership with hands‑on planning responsibility and clear ownership of Primavera across the organization. You will also contribute to the development of systems, methods and ways of working that support efficient project execution, coordination and reporting

• Lead and develop the Planning, Systems & Methods team and prioritize its activities.
• Develop, maintain and follow up project schedules, plans and reports, primarily using Primavera.
• Prepare Level 1 schedules during tender and early project phases in cooperation with Sales and relevant stakeholders.
• Own and continuously improve Primavera as the organization’s common planning and coordination tool, driving simplification and consistent use while supporting project schedules, milestones, engineering‑hour forecasts, resource requirements and load curves.
• Monitor project progress, critical paths, capacity and schedule risks, and support alignment of project load curves with financial forecasts and headcount planning.
• Contribute to the development and use of SAP, Jira, Power BI and other relevant systems, including participation in system working groups and improvement initiatives, to support efficient workflows, information sharing and reporting while reducing duplicate work.
• Develop and improve practical planning methods, processes and templates, promoting consistent and efficient ways of working across projects and functions.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with relevant experience from project planning, project execution, operations or another project-driven environment.
Experience with Primavera or comparable planning tools is an advantage. Equally important is a solid understanding of project planning and the ability and motivation to develop strong Primavera competence. Experience with ERP systems, Jira, Power BI, digitalization or improvement of processes and working methods will also be valuable.

You may have a technical, commercial or project-management background. Relevant practical experience can compensate for formal education.

SEAONICS works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

• Structured and analytical,with the ability to turn complex information into practical solutions.
• Able to lead, develop and support others while remaining comfortable with hands‑on responsibilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across projects, functions and management levels/clients.
• Proactive and improvement-oriented, with the ability to drive progress and establish effective ways of working.
• Sound interpersonal and cooperative skills.
• Identify yourself with the VARD valuesCraftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship

We can offer

• Inspiring working environment with challenging tasks in an exciting and international team
• Opportunities for learning and personal development
• Flexible work hours and competitive salary and benefit package
• Company health services
• Good pension and insurance agreements
• Modern office facilities

SEAONICS and VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.
With the right blend offun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future.Join us!

With its head office in Ålesund on the west coast of Norway,SEAONICS offers customers the benefit of its experience fromone of the world's longest and most extreme coastlines.

Our mission is to make critical maritime lifting and handlingsolutions even smarter, more efficient and profitable through specialized knowledge and advanced technology.