Project Planning Expert

INNIO Group; Texas; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance and long-term-disabi...

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

INNIO Group is seeking a Project Planning Expert to develop, maintain, and monitor schedules for gas engine and power plant projects. You will coordinate with internal teams, partners, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and risk mitigation.

This role requires Primavera P6 proficiency, strong organizational skills, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally. A relevant engineering degree and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field
• Professional experience in project scheduling, planning, or management
• Experience supporting large projects, construction site environments, or complex project execution
• Experience in power generation, EPC, or industrial equipment sectors preferred
• Willingness to travel four days per week domestically and internationally
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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 timelines, dependencies, milestones, critical path activities, and schedule updates
• Coordinate and align project schedules with internal departments, external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Support project management in meeting milestones, delivery timelines, and customer commitments
• Identify scheduling risks, delays, and potential impacts, and support mitigation or recovery plans
• Report and present project progress, schedule deviations, and key risks to management and 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
• Contribute to customer alignment and simplification initiatives to support effective, high-quality order execution
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Project scheduling experience

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Global/matrixed organizations

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

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 employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.

Role Summary

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.

Essential 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

Qualifications/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

Desired Characteristics

• 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

Compensation Range

$95,520 - $143,280 per year (Varies depending on relevancy of experience, technical certifications, and other job-related criteria.)

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off and 14 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings program

INNIO uses artificial intelligence to help assess applications for this position. This includes an AI-supported tool that compares résumé information against the job description, and, to the extent applicable for this role, AI-scored skills assessments provided by a third-party assessment vendor. The outputs of these tools inform the review of applications by our recruiters, but hiring decisions are made by INNIO’s recruiters and hiring managers. For more information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice and Pre-Use Notice.

INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.