Role Summary
The Project Planner (PP) will provide support to the Executive Officer (EO), charged with ensuring that the Elettra 2.0 Project runs efficiently and on schedule, in collaboration with the Project Director and with the Laboratory management.
Responsibilities
- Draw, maintain and review the Project schedule to ensure that the Project scope is completed on time and within budget;
- Collaborate in the analysis of Project sequences;
- Gather and maintain Project data and information;
- Assist the EO in monitoring Project development;
- Detect scheduling critical situations and collaborate in addressing issues when they arise, aiming at minimum disruption;
- Prepare the required technical reports to track progress of the Project on deliverables and schedules, highlighting the variances and collaborating in analyzing recovery options;
- Provide back‑up and support to the different Project activities and Workpackage Leaders for the review and maintenance of the relevant schedules;
- Assist in the interaction with the other parts and services of the Laboratory and with external Partners, both technically and administratively.
Qualifications
A University Degree in Engineering, Physics, Economic Sciences or related fields is required.
Experience in the use of electronic information systems that support project workflow and planning/scheduling (e.g., MS Project or Primavera Oracle or similar software) is expected.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office applications is required.
Good knowledge of project management and risk assessment concepts would be considered a plus.
Good time‑management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple activities with conflicting deadlines and competing priorities are expected, together with the capacity to interact with project stakeholders for the success of the project and to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
Good oral and written communication skills in English are essential. A working knowledge of the Italian languag