Project Planner

3 days ago

San Francisco, CA, United States Thales Full time
About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

San Francisco, California, United States of America (Hybrid)

The Project Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining project schedules to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within scope. This role involves collaborating with project teams to define tasks, allocate resources, and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Planner plays a critical role in identifying risks and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
  • Collaborate with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to define project deliverables and scope.
  • Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect changes in requirements or timelines.
  • Identify potential risks and provide recommendations for mitigation strategies.
  • Organize regular status meetings with stakeholders to review project progress and address any issues.
  • Ensure alignment between project milestones and organizational objectives.
  • Utilize project management tools and software for tracking schedules and reporting.
Key Requirements:
  • Skills:
    • Strong planning and organizational skills.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
    • Proficiency in project management software like MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent.
  • Experience:
    • 5+ years of experience in project planning or a similar role.
    • Proven track record of successfully managing project schedules and meeting deadlines.
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Technical/Specialized Knowledge:
    • Understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall.
    • Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation techniques.
  • Certifications:
    • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly desirable.
  • Language:
    • Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
    • Additional language proficiency is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.
  • Familiarity with tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or other data visualization software.
  • Master's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills to manage stakeholders effectively.
The Company provides the following estimated compensation range and general description of benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The exact salary may vary depending on skill and experience, and the Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Estimated Salary Range: USD $105,000 - $132,000 / year

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
  • Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA and Well-Being plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
  • Company paid holidays and vacation days
  • Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, and Employee Assistance Plan


Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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