Planning Manager

Arbeidsplassen; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Competitive salary and benefits

Company health services

Good pension and insurance agreements

Job summary

Seaonics AS in Ålesund is seeking a Planning Manager to lead and evolve our planning function. The role combines team leadership with hands-on planning using Primavera, while driving system improvements across SAP, Jira and Power BI.

You will develop schedules, manage risks and align load curves with forecasts. We value cross-functional collaboration, process improvement and a proactive, structured mindset within a diverse, international team.

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning, project execution, or similar project-driven environment.
• Solid understanding of Primavera and ability to develop Primavera competence.
• Experience with ERP systems, Jira, Power BI, digitalization or processes improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning, Systems & Methods team and prioritize its activities.
• Develop, maintain and follow up project schedules, plans and reports using Primavera.
• Prepare Level 1 schedules during tender and early project phases with Sales and stakeholders.
• Own and improve Primavera as the organization’s planning tool, supporting schedules, milestones and forecasts.
• Monitor project progress, critical paths, capacity and risks, align load curves with forecasts and headcount planning.
• Contribute to SAP, Jira, Power BI and other systems to improve workflows and reporting.
• Develop and improve planning methods, processes and templates across projects and functions.

Skills

Planning leadership

Team leadership

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Primavera

SAP

Jira

Power BI

ERP systems

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!

Duties and responsibilities

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.

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!

Duties and responsibilities

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.

Personal qualities

• 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!

Contacts

Pål Hellevik,Vice President Project,928 59 915

Location

Hundsværgata 8
6008ÅLESUND

Key information:

Employer: Seaonics AS

Reference number: 5162508645

Percentage of full-time: 100%

Regular

Application deadline: 27/09/2026

Vice President Project

928 59 915

Om bedriften

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.