Lead Planner SAP ERP

As a Lead Planner SAP ERP at Turner & Townsend, your primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring timely task completion, conducting schedule assurance reviews, and performing project audits. You'll be integral in delivering successful SAP ERP rollouts at scale, working closely with Directors and Project Services Managers while leading a project management team.

To be considered for the Lead Planner SAP ERP position at Turner & Townsend, candidates should have prior experience with SAP ERP rollouts, ideally featuring S/4 HANA 'Activate' expertise. Proficiency with Primavera P6 is also essential, as is an aptitude for leading a Project Management Professional (PMP) oriented team.

In the Lead Planner SAP ERP role at Turner & Townsend, you will work on a variety of projects ranging from individual developments to extensive programs. You'll be focusing on Renewable projects and site-based construction phases, marrying technical planning with high-level project oversight to ensure successful outcomes.

Turner & Townsend is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance for all its employees, including those in the Lead Planner SAP ERP role. We offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and a supportive culture focused on employee well-being and personal development.

A successful Lead Planner SAP ERP at Turner & Townsend must possess strong technical skills in project scheduling and analysis, excellent client management abilities, and familiarity with both SAP ERP systems and Primavera P6. Leadership skills to guide project teams effectively are also critical for success in this position.

When answering this question, highlight specific past projects where you've participated in SAP ERP rollouts, the scale of these projects, and your specific role in ensuring their success. Mention any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Discuss your approach to developing project schedules using software tools like Primavera P6. Describe your methods for keeping schedules updated and addressing any delays or changes in the project timeline.

Explain that maintaining schedule databases is essential for tracking project progress, ensuring transparency, and facilitating timely decision-making. Your role involves updating these databases regularly and accurately to reflect the current state of the project.

Share your strategies for maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders, such as regular updates and structured meetings. Emphasize the value of listening to client feedback and fostering a collaborative environment.

Discuss the specific techniques you employ for conducting schedule assurance reviews, such as milestone tracking, earned value management, and stakeholder engagement. Highlight how these techniques ensure project adherence to timelines and budgets.

Explain your method for conducting thorough project audits, including preparing documentation, engaging team members, and analyzing metrics. Stress the importance of transparency during audits and how you use findings to improve project processes.

Define earned value analysis as a project management technique that measures project performance by comparing planned progress with actual progress. Explain its importance in determining whether a project is on track, which helps ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.

Provide a specific example of a planning challenge you've encountered, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome. This showcases your problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic situations.

Talk about your strategy for assessing project tasks based on urgency and importance. Mention any tools or techniques you use to organize tasks effectively, ensuring that critical milestones are met without compromising quality.

Research Turner & Townsend's core values and project management approaches before the interview. Discuss how these align with your professional philosophy and experience, demonstrating your understanding of the company's unique methodologies.