Project Planner
Chennai, TN, IN, 600 117
Vestas is a major player in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and Join us at Vestas!
Bid Management > Project Planning APAC > Project Planning ASIA'
The Project Planning team successfully performs Schedule Management, Project Control, and Inter-department Management (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Transportation and Service). Planning and Scheduling is much more than preparing a single schedule and/or collecting data during the execution. Project Planning is the determination of a project's objectives with identification of the activities to be performed, methods and resources to be used for accomplishing the tasks, assignment of responsibility and accountability, and establishment of an integrated plan to achieve completion as required.
Responsibilities
- Identify scope and all major milestones based on the contract project schedule.
- Tender Schedule Support for Sales.
- Monitoring actual work progress w.r.t planned project Schedule & updating the Site progress in P6.
- Proactively plan and identify resources for construction activities for smooth execution of the project
- Project Progress Reporting (Monthly Reports, S-Curves, Weekly (BOP Reports for EPC Packages).
- Evaluate dependencies and sequences of the construction activities.
- Timely coordination & expedition of the WTG Transport deliveries to the site.
- Proactively identify issues that might lead to slippage in schedule & contractual milestones, timely escalation of issues of slippages & delays to higher management and suggest corrective actions.
- Prepare the Catch-up plan for delayed activities to expedite the progress.
- Critical Path Reporting.
- Simulate scenarios based on events/issues/risks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in Planning, Scheduling, or Control in EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) of Energy or Heavy Infrastructure projects
- Certified in Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM software.
Competencies
- Competency with CPM scheduling software Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM is a must, and SAP ERP software knowledge is a plus
- Proficient in the MS Office 365 and willing to explore and develop skills in Power BI or SAP Analytical Cloud.
- Solid verbal and written presentation skills.
- Outstanding organizational abilities and technical mindset.
- Fluent in English; good command of technical terms.
- Effective reporting skills.
- Proficiency in coordinating skills.
- Good stakeholder management
- Delay Analysis
- Earn Value Management (EVM) - Principles
- S-Curve Reporting
What We Offer
Vestas offers a position where you, together with a strong team can explore SRM, cost optimization and change management programs with global sourcing. You will develop your talent in the Vestas Indirect Procurement transformation and having a contribute to Vestas's competitiveness.
Additional Information
The work location is in Chennai, India. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 30th Mar 2026.
Our commitment to a fair hiring.
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.