Project Planning Expert

Jenbacher; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group, a global energy solutions provider, seeks a Project Planning Expert to develop, maintain, and monitor schedules for gas engine and large-scale projects. The role requires on-site presence four days per week and collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and field services.

You will use Primavera P6 to map timelines, dependencies, milestones, and critical paths, while proactively identifying risks and championing schedule discipline within a global, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or Business or related field.
• Professional experience in project scheduling/planning/management.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally four days a week.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for gas engine, power plant, and large-scale project execution.
• Develop and manage schedules using Primavera P6 with milestones and critical path activities.
• Coordinate schedules with internal departments, external partners, and suppliers.
• Identify scheduling risks and support mitigation or recovery plans.
• Report progress, deviations, and risks to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Schedule management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Business

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

About INNIO Group:

INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.

INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Position Overview:

The Project Planning Expert is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules. This role supports the successful execution of large-scale projects by coordinating schedules across internal teams, external partners, suppliers, and project stakeholders. As a key member of the project execution team, this position serves as the central planning resource for complex power generation projects, ensuring schedule alignment, visibility, and proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

This position requires on-site presence at the job site four days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for gas engine, power plant, and large-scale project execution
• Develop and manage schedules using Primavera, including project timelines, dependencies, milestones, critical path activities, and schedule updates
• Coordinate and align project schedules with internal departments, external partners, suppliers, and other project stakeholders
• Support project management in meeting project milestones, delivery timelines, and customer commitments
• Identify scheduling risks, delays, and potential impacts, and support the development of mitigation or recovery plans
• Report and present project progress, schedule deviations, and key risks to management and project stakeholders
• Support cross-functional coordination of technical and commercial project execution activities
• Partner with project teams to ensure schedule alignment across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, field services, and customer-facing activities
• Support continuous improvement of the Project Management process and tools based on KPIs such as revenue, contribution margin, customer satisfaction, complete and on-time delivery, finished goods inventory, and collections
• Support know-how transfer and training programs for distributors and key accounts to align project execution processes with INNIO Jenbacher Project Management standards
• Contribute to customer alignment and simplification initiatives to support effective, high-quality order execution
• Perform other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Professional experience in project scheduling, project planning, or project management
• Experience supporting large projects, construction site environments, industrial projects, or complex project execution
• Experience in power generation, energy, gas engines, EPC, construction, industrial equipment, or related industries is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Experience with Primavera P6
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations
• Willingness to travel four days per week domestically, and internationally as business demands
• Valid driver’s license and valid passport
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Primavera and project scheduling principles, with the ability to develop, maintain, and analyze complex project schedules
• Ability to identify schedule risks, evaluate project impacts, and support mitigation and recovery planning
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a structured and detail-oriented approach
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal and external partners
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross-functional, global team environment
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify gaps and contribute to process improvements
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments, including customer sites, industrial facilities, power plants, and construction sites
• Ability to speak, hear, read, write, and view information necessary to perform the essential functions of the role