Project Planning Manager (PrPM) for Signaling and SCADA

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The PrPM for Signaling and SCADA in the Haifa-Nazareth (NofiT) LRT Line Project is responsible for developing maintaining, and integrating the project schedule across all phases of the SIG and SCADA subsystems.
• The role ensures alignment with contractual milestones, internal planning targets and operational delivery timelines.
• The PrPM supports cross-functional coordination, earned value tracking, material and operational planning, and timely reporting to stakeholders, ensuring that planning activities contribute to successful project execution.

ORGANISATION

Organization structure (job belongs to...)

• HN NofIT RSY / Signaling and Scada

Reports directly to:

• Signaling and SCADA Project manager

Network & Links

Internal

• RSY Organization
• EPC Interface
• Procurement and Logistics Teams
• Operations and Maintenance Teams
• Project Core Team
• PrEM and technical representative for each solution deployed
• Installation Manager
• T&C Manager
• Project EHS Manager

External

• Customer 
• Partners
• Suppliers and sub-contractors

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Key accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Coordinate planning inputs across SIG and SCADA disciplines.
• Monitor progress and update schedules based on actuals and forecasts.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial alignment.
• Facilitate planning coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, technical, and contractual standards.
• Prepare planning reports and dashboards for internal and client reviews.
• Support testing, commissioning, and construction phases with planning inputs.
• Identify and mitigate schedule-related risks.
• Ensure timely delivery of planning documents and updates.

Material Planning:

• Align material delivery schedules with project milestones and installation phases.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials.(right time, quantity and place)
• Support material forecasting and reporting for project reviews.

Operational Planning:

• Accuracy and timeliness of schedule, material, and operational updates.
• Effective coordination with design, delivery, procurement, and operations teams.
• Integration of planning with financial, material, and operational metrics.
• On-time delivery of planning and operational reports.
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with planning and operational support.

Coordination with Other Subsystems and Partners:

• Ensure planning alignment and integration with other subsystems such as OCS, Power, Communications, and Rolling Stock.
• Facilitate joint planning sessions and interface coordination with partner organizations.
• Track interdependencies and manage shared milestones across subsystem boundaries.
• Support resolution of planning conflicts and ensure consistency in delivery timelines.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with external partners to ensure synchronized execution.

Performance measurements:

• Accuracy and timeliness of schedule, material and operational updates.
• Effective coordination with design, delivery, procurement, operations, and partner teams.
• Integration of planning with financial, material and operational metrics.
• On-time delivery of planning and operational reports.
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with planning and coordination support.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Engineering, Business degree and/or B.Sc.

Desirable:

• Certification in Planning Tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project)
• Project Planning Management IPMA Certification

Experience

Mandatory:

• 2 to 5 years of Project scheduling experience
• Experience in material, operational and subsystem coordination planning.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of different scheduling tools
• Knowledge of Railway projects

Behavioral Competencies

• Fluent in English and Hebrew
• Strong analytical and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player with good communication skills
• Proactive and result-oriented mindset
• Problem resolution skills
• Result oriented mindset
• Act as a Team Player
• Good co-ordination and communication skills

The position is located in northern Israel.