Planning & Scheduling Manager

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Right now, we’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while providing the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

The Planning & Scheduling Manager is responsible for leading the planning and scheduling function, ensuring the development, coordination, and control of project schedules in alignment with contractual, technical, and quality requirements. This role provides strategic oversight, fosters cross-discipline collaboration, and drives best practices to support efficient project execution across all phases.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and leads Worley Planning & Scheduling team to help the Customer ensure the project is effectively and technically developed to meet the contract and standards' requirements, local and international codes, timeline and budget during all project phases – design, installation, testing and commissioning. 
• Responsible for providing the necessary support and input to Worley Project Manager and team.
• Represents Worley Planning & Scheduling at internal & external meetings on the project.
• Establishes Planning & Scheduling resource requirements and sources the necessary resources.
• Ensures Worley Planning & Scheduling systems and procedures are developed and rolled out for the project and work is performed in accordance with Worley internal processes and procedures. 
• Coordinates effectively with other project disciplines. 
• Ensures Worley Planning & Scheduling team is correctly reporting.
• Ensures that the Worley Planning & Scheduling team and any 3rd party subcontractors adhere to the overall project execution plan and project quality plan. 
• Coordinates the with Customer and Worley project management team to ensure proper support in schedule management and adherence for the project. 
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of schedule management by the assigned Worley employees
• Gathers data from Worley project management and other organizations to ascertain issues impacting the project schedule.
  
   

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business or equivalent. 
• Strong technical, legal and commercial skills;
• 10+ years of experience in planning & scheduling and experience effectively managing and working in multi-cultural teams.
• Nuclear power plant experience is required.
• Excellent communication and negotiation ability.

Special Job Requirements

• Ability to manage issues to closure in a multi-cultural, ambiguous environment.

• Ability to communicate, influence and persuade without formal authority.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential, understanding of Russian is a plus.

• Prudent use of confidential information.

• Organized and disciplined, capability to plan and schedule tasks and events.
  Understanding of project estimates and budgets.
   

Moving forward together

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

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace hence we encourage applications from people with a variety of experience and backgrounds. We’re building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here.  And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Apply today.