Planner, Engineering, Operations Engineer

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Our client, a global leader in pharma / biotech manufacturing and currently expanding its facilities worldwide is looking for a Planner to support SGIE Capital Projects for its global facilities and infrastructure. This is a 12-month contract with high extension potential , based on-site in Stein, Switzerland . This is a full‑time, on‑site position.

As a key member of the Global Project Controls function, you will be responsible for planning and overseeing project schedules across various project stages for large‑scale capital investments.

You will :

• Develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules across the full project scope to ensure efficient execution.
• Ensure accurate schedule integration from all contributing parties (EPCM partners, contractors, internal teams).
• Prepare baseline schedules and schedule‑basis documentation for project team approval.
• Assess impacts to the critical path and near‑critical activities and report findings to the project team.
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and support mitigation planning and corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver periodic schedule progress reports, trending charts and in‑depth schedule analyses.
• Maintain comprehensive records of scope changes, trends and variances impacting schedule performance.
• Assure the credibility and integrity of all schedule information presented.
• Conduct regular schedule reviews with project team members to ensure timely and accurate data collection.
• Facilitate project scheduling and interactive planning meetings as required.
• Ensure appropriate resource loading within schedules.
• Perform other project planning duties as assigned.

• Relevant working / residency permit or Swiss / EU citizenship required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in planning large capital projects (20 Mio CHF or more), ideally in pharma / biotech or similar highly regulated industries.
• Strong command of English;
  German is preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 , Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex datasets and support decision‑making.
• Experience working independently as well as collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities and fast‑paced environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.