Planner

Hitachi Rail Limited; Paço de Arcos; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Portugal is seeking a Planner to support the project lifecycle with planning, monitoring and control activities. You will develop and maintain project schedules using MS Project/Primavera P6, track milestones and baselines, and prepare performance dashboards for management.

Requires 3+ years in PMO or project planning, strong Excel skills and English fluency. Railway/large-scale engineering background is advantageous; IPMA certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in PMO, Project Controls or project planning roles.
• Experience in railway, transportation, infrastructure or large-scale engineering projects is an advantage.
• Fluency in English (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Support planning, monitoring and control of project activities across the lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain schedules, milestones and baselines using planning tools.
• Monitor progress, deviations and support corrective actions.
• Prepare performance reports, dashboards and management presentations.
• Support forecasting, workload planning and resource allocation.
• Monitor KPIs and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
• Support invoicing milestones and governance activities.
• Coordinate data collection and ensure consistent reporting.
• Contribute to risk and opportunity management.

Skills

Project scheduling

PMO / Project Controls

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

KPI monitoring

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management

IPMA Certification (advantage)

English fluency

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Power BI

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.

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

We are currently looking for a Planner to join Hitachi Rail Portugal.

• Support Project Managers in the planning, monitoring and control of project activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones and baseline plans using project management tools.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepare project performance reports, dashboards and management presentations.
• Support project forecasting activities, including workload planning, resource allocation and schedule updates.
• Monitor project KPIs and contribute to project performance improvement initiatives.
• Support the preparation and follow-up of project invoicing and contractual milestones.
• Coordinate project data collection and ensure consistency of project reporting information.
• Contribute to risk and opportunity management activities.
• Support governance activities, project reviews and management meetings.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Good knowledge of Project Management methodologies and principles.
• Experience in project scheduling, planning and project controls activities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Oracle Primavera P6.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience in project reporting, KPI monitoring and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of Power BI is considered an advantage.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in PMO, Project Controls, Project Planning or Project Coordination roles.
• Experience in railway, transportation, infrastructure or large-scale engineering projects is considered an advantage.
• IPMA Certification is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English (mandatory).

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

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.