Project Planner

Thales; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Singapore is seeking an experienced Master Schedule Planner to lead the IMS development in Primavera P6, integrate multi-entity schedules, and drive schedule integrity.

You will coordinate across three business entities across time zones, perform CPM, risk analyses, and deliver dashboards and EVM reporting to executives.

A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in large-scale infrastructure projects are required; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (EPPM/PPM); MS Project, Excel macros/VBA; data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau).
• More than 5 years of planning/scheduling experience in large-scale infrastructure, oil & gas, mining, or civil engineering projects (>$100M).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Primavera P6 (Levels 1–5).
• Coordinate with three entities across time zones to consolidate schedules and data.
• Track progress with EVM metrics and deliver dashboards and variance reports to executives.

Skills

Primavera P6 mastery

MS Project

Excel/macros/VBA

Data visualization

EVM understanding

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6 (EPPM/PPM)

MS Project

Excel (Macros/VBA)

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Key Responsibilities

1. Master Schedule Development & Management

• Primavera P6 Leadership: Own the development, logic sequencing, resource loading, and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Primavera P6 (Levels 1 through 5).
• Baseline Management: Establish, maintain, and manage changes to the project baseline in accordance with strict change management protocols.
• Critical Path Analysis: Perform regular Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis, Float management, and schedule risk assessments (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations) to proactively identify bottlenecks.

2. Multi-Entity & Cross-Geography Coordination

• Interface Management: Act as the primary planning interface between three separate business entities across varying time zones and cultural landscapes.
• Schedule Integration: Consolidate disparate schedules, sub-projects, and progress data from international partners into one cohesive master network.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate weekly and monthly cross-border alignment meetings, ensuring all entities understand their interdependencies and near-term milestones.

3. Progress Tracking & Performance Reporting

• Earned Value Management (EVM): Implement and monitor EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, SV, CV) to accurately measure project health and performance.
• Progress Validation: Establish standardized progress measurement rules of credit across all three entities to ensure data integrity and objective reporting.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare high-quality dashboards, S-curves, and variance analysis reports for executive leadership and joint-venture boards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Technical Expertise

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Software Mastery: Proficiency in Primavera P6 (EPPM/PPM). Proficiency in MS Project, Excel (advanced macros/VBA), and data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau) is highly desirable.
• Experience: More than 5 years of planning/scheduling experience in large-scale infrastructure, oil & gas, mining, or civil engineering projects (valued at $100M+).

Core Competencies

• Geographic & Corporate Navigation: Proven track record of working within Joint Ventures (JVs), consortia, or matrixed organizations spanning multiple countries.
• Communication: Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders who have competing priorities.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to spot trends, anomalies, and schedule risks hidden within massive datasets.

Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory)

• PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional)

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.