Director Planning

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With responsibility for leading the Planning & Scheduling function for the Exyte global data center business, the objective of this position is to ensure the consistent delivery of world-class project outcomes through the effective management of time and performance.
A crucial part of the of the role will be fostering a lean management approach, and leading collaboration across the regional, functional and company planning resources within the Group.
You will be an active and visible champion of the Exyte Way and work closely with the Director for Project and Construction Management GBU DTC to drive the organisation to a consistent level of excellence for Planning practices and performance, implement strategic initiatives in planning and minimize any variance in schedules from what was originally planned on the DTC project fleet.
Location
This role can be based in any of our regions/entities across Northern Europe and within +/-3 hours of UK standard time.
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Improve and implement the GBU Project Planning & Scheduling strategy to align with wider corporate philosophy, business objectives, Lean management and Last Planner System approaches.
Adopt the one ERP approach through the implementation of corporate software solutions for resource management (MMS), planning & scheduling (P6), progress reporting (TMS) to streamline project management processes and improve operational efficiency
Provide hands-on support & oversight with project set-up (including promotion of the GBU Project Planning & Scheduling strategy) to ensure processes, systems, tools & effective control are consistently implemented at the earliest possible stage & maintained across the business
Update and maintenance of the DTC Planning and Scheduling guideline in line with the Exyte Corporate procedures and Lean Management principles.
Provide early-stage support to business acquisition teams, including preparation of relevant technical bid planning deliverables
Provide lead client / statutory Planning & Scheduling liaison & support
Global travel to Exyte offices and project sites as well as customer meetings on an as needed and potential short notice basis.
Show your expertises
12+ years' experience in the construction industry
Experience in a medium or large company in an operational role as part of the management team.
Experience in the construction industry preferably in the DTC sector
Proven expertise in Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management (EPCM) or EPC environments
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries.
Proven track record of world class project control delivery & software/tools
Experience of effectively managing customer and stakeholder relationships
Specific experience in key technical areas such as civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical will be an advantage in fulfilling the responsibilities of the role
Ability to effectively communicate complex issues to a variety of stakeholders in English
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Therefore, Exyte Group provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
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