Senior Manager, Planning/Scheduling

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Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.?

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Senior Manager, Planning / Scheduling

Role Context:

As a Senior Manager, Planning/Scheduling at Worley, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating the activities of schedulers, ensuring the accuracy of engineering and construction schedules, and fostering strong relationships across various functions within the company. Your leadership will be instrumental in presenting scheduling procedures to clients and providing guidance in the selection, appraisal, and training of planning/scheduling staff. Ultimately, you will contribute to Worley's mission of delivering sustainable change by efficiently managing project timelines and resources.

You'll be:

• Coordinating Scheduler Activities: Oversee and coordinate the activities of schedulers, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Scheduling Accuracy Assessment: Take responsibility for assessing the accuracy of all engineering and construction schedules, identifying potential bottlenecks, and proposing solutions for optimization.
• Handling Client Relationship Management: Develop rapport with clients and stakeholders by effectively presenting scheduling procedures and addressing any concerns or inquiries related to project timelines.
• Leading in Staff Development: Provide leadership in the selection, appraisal, and training of planning/scheduling staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Contributing to Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to Worley's strategic initiatives by leveraging your expertise in project planning and scheduling to drive efficiency and effectiveness across projects.
• Handling Technical Consultation: Serve as a technical expert in project planning and scheduling, providing consultation to internal teams and stakeholders on complex scheduling matters.

You'll have:

• University Degree, or equivalent, in a related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Extensive years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling, with a track record of success in coordinating multi-project activities.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in project planning and scheduling principles and practices, with the ability to assess schedule accuracy and identify optimization opportunities.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide guidance and direction to planning/scheduling staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Client Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders, effectively presenting scheduling procedures and addressing inquiries.
• Analytical Abilities: Advanced analytical abilities with the capability to analyze complex data, identify patterns and trends, and draw conclusions to inform decision-making.

Moving Forward:

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.