Project Planner

Position Summary In this role, the project planner is responsible to generate the project plan, identify, escalate the planning related issues, and manage it throughout the project lifecycle. Your success will be measured by your ability to keep tasks on track, support the project team, and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, directly impacting Oceaneering’s ability to deliver exceptional results to the stakeholders This position is based in Chandigarh/ Pune Our hybrid/remote work model offers the flexibility to work from home, allowing you to balance personal and professional life. Please note that the first 6-12 months will require working from the office Ability to travel domestically and overseas up to 10-25% of the year Duties And Responsibilities ESSENTIAL Develop project plan based on the project requirements and project management best practices Able to identify scheduling process gaps and come up with best practices. Develop/ adopt standard WBS within the plan Gather project status from project team and update the plans accordingly Update the master schedule and provide a summary of project status Create a forecast and suggest assignments and priorities for upcoming work Provides program plan baseline change control. Collects and tracks performance and performs critical path analysis. Participates in metrics analysis and reporting. Assists in assessing risks and risk abatement recommendations. Provides analysis and recommendations regarding corrective action measures or changes regarding schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, funding allocations, and manpower requirements. Supports EMP interfacing with the Master Production Schedule and Integrated Master Production Schedule. Interfaces with PMO including Project and Program Managers, Functional Engineering Managers, and Master Production Schedulers and Planners. Adopt and maintain a strong, ever-present and overriding culture of safety in all facets of professional activities and actively help manage and promote Oceaneering’s HSE policies and practices. NON-ESSENTIAL Demonstrates high level of initiative to accomplish individual objectives assigned as well as team goals. Work towards individual goals aligned with department and organizational objectives. Comply to organizational HR policies and procedures. Safety Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable in order to ensure a safe working environment. Other Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems. Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company. Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has/does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. Reporting Relationship Manager- Project Management Qualifications REQUIRED Minimum 2 years’ experience of effectively supporting project teams with oil and gas or similar engineering industry. Intermediate to Expert level user of MS Project / Primavera P6 (Project Management Software) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications DESIRED Project Management qualification / certification. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics Strong Communication Skills Self-Driven, positive attitude Ability to work in cross functional team Strong Analytical, problem solving & decision making skills Strong organizing and Planning Skills