Planner (m/v/d)

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules:
  • Create comprehensive project schedules using P6 scheduling software jointly with Subject Matter Experts. Integrate BOP contractor's schedule to the master program.
  • Define project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies based on project requirements.
  • Assess integrity of programs and provide recommendations for model improvements. Perform real time updates on schedules for supporting on-spot time analysis. Continuously update and refine schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress:
  • Regularly track project activities and monitor progress against the established baseline.
  • Liaise with contractors for the timely provision of data.
  • Identify potential delays, bottlenecks, or risk and work proactively with the project team to mitigate and resolve issues.
  • Analyze critical path constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend workaround.
• Contribute to project coordination activities:
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project requirements, identify tasks, and allocate resources.
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication and ensure alignment of project timelines and dependencies.
• Resource management and optimization:
  • Efficiently allocate project resources, including personnel, equipment and materials based on project priorities and constraints.
  • Identify resource gaps or conflicts and propose solutions to maintain project schedule adherence.
• Risk management:
  • Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address schedule deviations jointly with Subject Matter Experts.
  • Anticipate potential schedule impacts due to changes in scope, resource availability, or external factors and provide recommendations for mitigating risks.
  • Provide necessary inputs to extension of time (EOT) claims to mitigate liquidated damage (LD) risk (As-planned/As-built Analysis, Time Impact Analysis, etc).
• Documentation and reporting:
  • Maintain accurate project schedules and all related documentation.
  • Regularly prepare status reports, progress updates, and dashboards for all stakeholders - highlighting key milestones, schedule variances, and any critical issues/concerns.
• Continuous improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in project scheduling.
  • Implement best practices, lessons learned, and industry standards to optimize execution and enhance scheduling efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• At least 5 years of proven experience in project planning and scheduling in Primavera P6, including resource planning/management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple and complex tasks/projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German will be required.
• Experience in coaching teams and non-specialists in scheduling for driving change will be valued.
• Experience in performing Schedule Risk Analysis will be valued. Experience in working with Oracle Unifier will be valued.
• Scheduling Professional Certificates will be valued (e.g. PMI-SP or similar)

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.