Project Planner

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Hiring Remotely in Québec, QC, CAN
Remote
Senior level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
As a Project Planner at ABB, you will manage project schedules, budgets, and resources while supporting project teams in planning and optimizing workflows for various clients.
Summary Generated by Built In

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Superviseure - Ingénierie Système SDS et Planification projets
 

Develop your career at ABB with a global team that is driving the transformation of industry toward a more productive and sustainable future.

At ABB, our goal is to foster diversity and inclusion. Together, let’s engage to maximize each person’s added value.

The ABB Measurement & Analytics plant in Quebec is a global leader in the field of spectroscopy. Our contract engineering department is the largest Canadian supplier of space‑borne optical sensors used, among other things, for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and for global weather forecasting. Our plant is also recognized for its expertise in developing and manufacturing various products that meet a wide range of daily industrial analysis needs.

In this role, you will act as a project planner within a multidisciplinary research and development team. This team is responsible for analyzing, designing, executing, and integrating solutions for clients such as the Canadian Space Agency, as well as for our measurement and analysis products.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project schedules, including preparing work packages, task sequencing and duration, milestone planning, determining the critical path, and optimizing resources.

  • Obtain the information required for schedule updates and keep schedules up to date. Manage project timelines and optimize schedules based on received information.

  • Perform budget tracking for projects. Control approved budgets in SAP versus the costs captured in Primavera.

  • Analyze project progress and variances compared to the approved baseline, and assess schedule risks. Propose corrective actions and adjust schedules accordingly.

  • Identify potential resource conflicts between different projects and propose optimal resource allocation.

  • Manage change requests and consolidate and analyze project indicators.

  • Prepare and analyze short‑, medium‑, and long‑term revenue and expense forecasts.

  • Support the project manager and project team in detailed and strategic project planning.

  • Ensure the entry of timesheets.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Project Management process and its tools.

Qualifications

  • College diploma in administration with relevant experience.

  • 5 years of experience in project scheduling (MS Project or Primavera) and in project cost control.

  • Good knowledge of Word and Excel, Microsoft Office suite.

  • Good knowledge of SAP and contractual terms (asset).

  • Rigorous and detail-oriented.

  • Strong time‑management and organizational skills.

  • Autonomous and adaptable.

  • Bilingual (French/English). French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis. 

This job offer is conditional upon the candidate obtaining Industrial Security Level 2 status as well as the certificate issued by the Controlled Goods Program.

Why ABB? 

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. 

#ABBCareers 

#RunwithABB 

#Runwhatrunstheworld 

  

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

• Women

• Indigenous Peoples

• Members of visible minorities

• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

Top Skills

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Microsoft Office Suite (Word
Ms Project
Primavera
SAP
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The Company
Bengaluru, Karnataka
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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