Turn strategy into reliable project delivery

For one of our clients within energy and industrial projects, we are looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner with solid expertise in planning and project execution. You will play a key role in complex projects, contributing to reliable schedules, strong stakeholder coordination and on‑time delivery. The position is based in Oslo. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Contribute planning input to tenders, including risk and financial considerations
• Establish, maintain and update project schedules in line with contracts, client expectations and internal procedures
• Follow up project progress in close coordination with key stakeholders
• Maintain overview of project scope, critical paths and key interdependencies
• Perform schedule, resource and risk analyses to support decision‑making
• Support on‑time delivery processes and prepare internal and external progress reports
• Update baseline schedules in case of major scope changes
• Forecast resource needs and align with project teams and line management
• Provide advisory support and contribute to competence development and continuous improvement

Background and Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent education
• Professional level competence in project planning
• Typically 5 to 10 years of experience as a project planner in relevant sectors
• General knowledge of project management and basic technical and financial understanding
• Strong skills in planning tools such as Primavera, MS Project, Excel and related software
• Good written and oral communication skills in both English and Norwegian
• A structured and responsible mindset, with the ability to work in matrix organizations and global teams

We Offer

•  A key planning role in complex and high‑impact projects
• The opportunity to work in a professional and multidisciplinary project environment
• Challenging tasks with strong opportunities for professional development
• Collaboration with skilled colleagues in a global and dynamic organization

We take your privacy seriously. We therefore ask you to submit your application and CV via the link in the advertisement, which will direct you to Jefferson Wells’ recruitment system. This enables us to process your application and personal data in a secure and confidential manner. Jefferson Wells has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion across all aspects of our business. We aim to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may therefore be filled before the application deadline.


For more information about the position, please contact:

Guro Agnete Barnholt, Seniorrådgiver

E‑mail: guro.barnholt@jeffersonwells.no

Phone: +47 900 71 162