Senior Lead Planner

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #PowerTheChange towards a net-zero future. We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

Power Solutions, a segment within Aker – the home of this role – is at the forefront of exploring new markets. Based on our oil & gas subsea history, we are now on the journey into subsea power distribution for the renewable energy market.

We are now looking for a Senior Lead Planner to join our P&C Engineering and Projects department in Tranby. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering our project portfolio, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive planning excellence across all project stages.

• You will be part of our project management team strengthening and developing the future of our project portfolio
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules for multidisciplinary projects across all stages – from R&D and early studies to FEED and full EPCI execution
• Ensure compliance with all governing execution modules, relevant frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Monitor schedule performance, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies proactively
• Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to support accurate forecasting
• Prepare and present reports to project management and clients

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling within multidisciplinary projects; subsea experience is preferred
• Strong expertise in planning tools, especially Primavera P6
• Experience with SAP is considered an advantage
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex schedules effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including stakeholder management
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Norwegian is an advantage

At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Some of them are:

• Solid pension and insurance coverage: We take care of our employees by offering competitive pension, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future.
• Well-being: Enjoy access to free fitness facilities, sport groups and equipment rental, and a variety of cabins for rent.
• Remote work flexibility: Work from home 1-3 days per week, offering you the convenience and work/life balance you need.
• Vibrant Young Professional network: Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young Solutioneers.

If this sounds interesting, we would love to hear from you!

If you have questions about the position, please contact: Magdalena Matuszyk, Senior Recruiter, NES Advantage, Email: magdalena.matuszyk@nesadvantage.com, Phone: (+47) 41 29 70 19

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NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.