Location
Seville, Spain; Madrid, Spain; Bilbao, Spain
Mission
Zelestra’s global objetive is to make decarbonization a reality: we’re dedicated to a cleaner planet, aiming to leave a positive legacy for generations to come, and working tirelessly to do things right. We are committed to developing tailored-made solutions by analyzing power market challenges and co-creating structured products based on customer insights.
The Planning and Control Manager will be responsible for supervising and optimizing the planning and control of the construction projects of solar photovoltaic plants in Zelestra, in the regions of Southern Europe and LATAM.Your mission is to ensure the successful execution of the projects in terms of deadlines, budget and compliance with quality standards, contributing to the optimal development of the projects and the sustainable growth of the company.
Responsibilities
. 1.Project Planning:
- Develop and coordinate the detailed schedule for each project, ensuring that milestones, deadlines and activities are aligned with objectives and available resources.
- Identify and assess risks and opportunities for each project phase, implementing contingency plans to minimise impacts on timelines and costs.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to define project milestones and priorities.
2. Cash flow control of each project:
- Perform exhaustive monitoring of the project budget, ensuring the correct allocation of resources and optimisation of costs.
- Analyse budget deviations and implement the necessary corrective measures in collaboration with the departments involved.
3. Project Control:
- Monitor project progress and analyze deviations from initial plans.
- Implement control mechanisms to ensure projects remain within budget and schedule.
- Prepare regular progress reports and present them to senior management and other relevant stakeholders.
4. Risk Management:
- Identify and assess potential risks that could impact project timelines, costs, or quality.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Continuously update risk assessments based on project progress and unforeseen events.
Responsibilities
5. Resource Optimization:
- Coordinate efficient allocation of resources (human, financial, technical) to maximize productivity.
- Work with finance and procurement departments to ensure optimal availability and use of resource
6. Progress Control and Reporting:
- Produce periodic reports and briefings on the progress and status of each project, potential problems and proposed solutions to maintain transparency and agile decision making.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the progress of each project in real time and generate periodic reports for senior management.
7. Continuous improvement:
- Continually review and improve planning and control processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Apply best practices and lessons learned to future projects.
- Train and guide the team in planning and control tools and methodologies
Job Requirements
TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive knowledge in SEU and Latam project planning and control.
- Advanced command of planning tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
- Experience in the use of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) for cost control and project management.
- Knowledge of local rules and regulations applicable in Spain and LATAM.
- High level of oral and written English, C1.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- At least 6 years of experience in planning and control of EPC projects in the renewable energy sector PV, construction or infrastructure.
- Experience with people management.
What we offer
- Career opportunities and professional development in a growing multinational company with a team highly qualified.
- Flexible compensation.
- Full working day.
- Flexible schedule.
- Remote work 2 days a week.
- Half working day in August.
Zelestra celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a variety of backgrounds including, among others, gender, age, ethnicity... Our mission is to contribute to a fairer and more equitable society.
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