Strategic Planner

Job Purpose

To ensure the effective planning and scheduling of VSO assets in support of TechnipFMC's projects. The Strategic Planner - VSO is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date asset schedules, supporting tender activities, and aligning operational and project timelines to optimize asset utilization and project execution.

Job Description

•    Manage and update the corporate schedule for assigned vessels using Primavera P6.

•    Monitor changes and proactively update schedules based on the latest project and operational information.

•    Create, maintain, and simulate planning scenarios across all phases of work, including Long-Term Planning (S&OP, Budget, Master Scheduling), Tendering, and Execution.

•    Ensure integration between asset and project schedules, maintaining alignment between VSO (Vessel Scheduling & Operations) and Project activities. Participate in meetings for discussions and decisions, escalate issues, and provide visibility to stakeholders through the management system.

•    Ensure compliance with internal planning standards and reporting requirements.

•    Regularly interface with regional operations teams to communicate vessel movements and project status (delays, accelerations, scope changes, etc.).

•    Maintain continuous communication with stakeholders from both Projects and VSO regarding asset activities.

•    Attend weekly regional conference calls, issue Minutes of Meeting (MoM), and follow up on action items.

•    Develop ad-hoc scenario schedules to support business case preparation and strategic vessel utilization decisions.

•    Develop and report KPIs, including rework, weather impact, breakdowns, contingency time, and utilization data.

•    Plan scope by sequencing activities, tracking progress, identifying risks, working with stakeholders on mitigation plans, escalating issues, reporting, controlling delivery metrics, and participating in Obeya and other meetings.

•    Support the development of tools and processes to monitor asset activity and facilitate decision-making for resource allocation. Participate in the Asset Allocation Process and manage changes to minimize execution risks.

•    Contribute to cross-functional process improvement initiatives to enhance execution efficiency.

•    Strengthen the global VSO Planning community: build competencies, share best practices, foster collaboration, and promote knowledge exchange across teams.

•    Identify and/or contribute to global planning improvement initiatives aligned with the overall VSO and TechnipFMC strategy, with a focus on Lean methodology.

•    Promote the effective and diverse use of systems to simplify execution and increase operational visibility.

You are meant for this job if:

Qualifications (professional, technical, academic)

•    Bachelor degree in Engineering, Administration, Supply Chain or related areas or equivalent experience in a technical or science based subject.

Experience/Skills/Knowledge

• years working knowledge of offshore vessels or manufacturing is preferably

•    Demonstrated ability to analyze trends or deviations from standards and recommend creative and unique cross functional solutions

•    Demonstrates an understanding of the communication process and ensures effectiveness (written, verbal and listening) across functional boundaries.

•    Prepares and delivers somewhat simple proposals and reports to planning audience.

•    Ability to work under pressure in a matrixed environment. 

•    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

•    Open to give and receive constructive feedback. 

•    Good workload management and organisation skills. 

•    Confident in hosting meetings and presentation skills. 

Technical/General Competencies

•    Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project

•    Microsoft Excel (Advanced user)

•    Data analysis

•    Developing and using KPIs

Skills
Offshore Basic Safety Communication Analytical Skills Business Planning

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