APAC Project Planner
1 week ago• Chennai, India
Job Description Summary
The energy transition needs people who can see the full picture - and keep complex, multi-phase projects on track from the first milestone to the final handover. As a Project Planner at GE Vernova, you will be at the heart of project execution across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, turning project scope into structured schedules that engineering, procurement, and construction teams can actually work to. Your planning keeps projects moving, risks visible, and decisions well-informed.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules aligned with scope, milestones, and contractual requirements, including baseline schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), activity sequencing, and resource-loaded plans.
- Monitor project progress against planned schedules, identify critical path impacts and schedule slippages, and recommend corrective and recovery actions.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, site execution, and commissioning teams to gather progress updates and maintain accurate, current schedules.
- Prepare look-ahead schedules, catch-up plans, and recovery schedules; support project management in forecasting completion timelines and surfacing planning-related risks.
- Generate periodic progress reports, dashboards, S-curves, and milestone tracking reports to support project review meetings and decision-making.
- Maintain planning records, schedule revisions, and project control documentation in compliance with company procedures.
About You
You are a detail-oriented project planning professional with a strong background in schedule development and control within complex, multi-discipline project environments.
Required
- Bachelor of Engineering (EEE/Mech) from an accredited College or University
- 10+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring within industrial, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), energy, or infrastructure environments
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
- Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret, and analyze project schedules, critical paths, and progress trends
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience producing S-curves, dashboards, and milestone reports
Preferred
- Prior experience on large-scale EPC or energy sector projects across the full engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning lifecycle
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent project schedules in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Additional Information
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Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: GE_Vernova-R5056561
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-10-29T19:11:02
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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