Project Planner

We are looking for an experienced Project Planner with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Project for our client in the manufacturing industry. The role will start as soon as a suitable candidate is found. This is initially a 6-month project, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Job description: The Project Planner will be responsible for: Creating, monitoring, and updating individual workstream plans in collaboration with Stream Leads to maintain accurate documentation of progress and future activities. Identifying interdependencies between deliverables/activities within and across workstream plans, ensuring a clear understanding of linkages. Consolidating individual stream plans into a comprehensive integrated Programme Plan. Identifying the critical path and tracking performance against it. Required skills: Expert proficiency in Microsoft Project ability to create and manage complex Programme plans. Critical path management experience handling interdependencies within a large-scale programme Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Workstream Plans: All plans are up to date, baselined, and linked to Weekly Reports and Governance/EMT Board decks. Clear visibility of deviations from the plan or slippage in dates. Integrated Programme Plan: A consolidated overview showing key milestones and deliverables. Reporting Quality: All reports are completed accurately and on time, with a structured flow of information from the team level to the Programme level. Reports should be clear, well-articulated, and of high quality. Preferred skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to engage with and challenge senior leadership and business partners. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience presenting plans, reports, and outputs in a clear and professional manner. Language: English Allocation: 100% Location: Europe, remote (parent office in Helsinki, Finland) Travel requirements: Approximately 1 week monthly to Helsinki. Duration: Start agreed upon. Initially a 6 month project, with possibility to extension for 12 months. We offer you: We offer a versatile assignment where every day is different and interesting. We also offer a very competitive salary and good employee benefits. Are you interested in becoming a part of our dynamic team? The position will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found, so please be quick and submit your application! Please include your salary expectation in your application. For more information, contact Kimmo Kärsämä, tel. 050 412 7500, kimmo.karsama@lokki.fi <mailto:kimmo.karsama@lokki.fi> Explore Lokki, through our blog and website: https://www.lokki.fi/ <https://www.lokki.fi/> . Lokki Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy (Finnish for Seagull Recruitment Services) has been active in providing recruitment services since 2005 and we belong to The Private Employment Agencies Association HPL. Our vision is to provide the best customer experience with our reliable, humane and effortless service around Finland. Our most important asset is a person who, as we know, thrives in a reliable and supportive atmosphere. At Loki you will be supported by your own human resources consultant throughout your employment relationship. At Lokki, we believe in a partnership achieved as a result of flexible service. Explore us and our vacancies: https://www.lokki.fi/. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.