Manager - Myntra Planning & COE (Center of Excellence) - Program Management Job Description: Maintain an end-to-end view of planning processes and identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements. Drive insights from a large set of category/supply chain data and apply them actively. Program manage key projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and oversee end-to-end project delivery. Identify opportunities to create predictive/prescriptive models for higher efficiency in the planning process. Identify productization opportunities in collaboration with product teams, to bring transformational changes to planning processes, improving SCM speed and sustainability. Drive critical problem-solving for existing and new initiatives. Desired Skills & Experience: Proven experience of ~6-8 years in program management, with a focus on supply chain. Rational decision-making, negotiating, and influencing skills. An analytical work style. The ability to work effectively in a team or independently. Accountability, initiative, integrity, and maturity are prerequisites. Ability to handle large ambiguous datasets from disparate systems and tools and spreadsheets used by several distributed teams. Strong business and financial acumen to convert numerical analysis into a compelling business narrative, and the ability to develop and strengthen business/data models with deep understanding and innovative ideas. Proficiency in working with Spreadsheets and R/Python for daily analysis. Must be innovative, detail-oriented, and experienced in handling highly visible/controversial projects. Ability to operate like a corporate entrepreneur with minimal supervision, guiding team members and stakeholders towards achieving results. Customer-first approach to problem-solving and the ability to quantify risk to customer metrics for any decision or approach. Ability to think beyond defined job descriptions and adapt to directional changes. Strong self-convict
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Planning Manager – Industrial Projects
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead project planning, scheduling, and controls for industrial facility projects. This role serves as the authority for project scheduling, resource planning, and progress monitoring, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet all performance objectives. The Planning Manager will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, construction managers, project mangers, contractors, and clients to deliver exceptional project outcomes.
This position requires both technical scheduling expertise and leadership capabilities
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling
- Lead comprehensive project planning from FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) through construction completion for industrial facility projects including manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and distribution centers till project closeout.
- Develop master project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), EVM and critical path analyses using industry-standard scheduling methodologies
- Prepare baseline schedules and manage schedule updates, ensuring accurate progress tracking and forecasting throughout project lifecycle
- Conduct what-if scenario planning and schedule risk analysis to identify potential delays and develop mitigation strategies
Project Controls & Progress Monitoring
- Establish and maintain project control systems including Earned Value Management (EVM) for cost and schedule performance measurement
- Generate progress reports, S-curves, and KPI dashboards for senior management and client stakeholders
- Monitor critical milestones, resource loading, and construction productivity metrics to ensure target achievement
- Coordinate project lookhead schedules (2/3-week, 6-week) with construction teams to optimize resource allocation and workflow sequencing
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as primary planning liaison with clients, providing regular schedule updates and addressing project timeline concerns
- Manage relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure schedule alignment and coordination
- Facilitate schedule coordination meetings with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
- Review and analyze contractor schedule submissions, recovery plans, and extension of time (EOT) claims
Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Identify schedule risks, constraints, and dependencies across all project phases and work packages
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address potential delays and disruptions
- Ensure planning deliverables comply with client requirements, contract specifications, and industry best practices
- Prepare comprehensive schedule narratives, delay analysis reports, and lessons learned documentation
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline from a reputed institution
- 10-12 years of progressive experience in project planning and scheduling within industrial construction or heavy engineering sectors
- Demonstrated track record of successfully managing planning for industrial projects including Pre-Construction, Construction & Closeout Phases for all trades including Civil, MEP, Finishes & Fitouts.
Technical Proficiency
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project for schedule development and analysis
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation
- Familiarity with EVM systems and progress measurement methodologies
Technical Competencies
Scheduling & Planning
- Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling principles and techniques
- Resource leveling, resource-loaded schedules, and capacity planning
- Multi-project portfolio scheduling and program-level planning
- Schedule baseline management and change control processes
- Construction sequencing, phasing, and logistics planning
Project Controls
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and reporting
- Cost-schedule integration and variance analysis
- Trend analysis, forecasting, and performance measurement
- Progress measurement techniques including physical progress assessment and earned value calculations
- Budget tracking, cost curve development, and cash flow forecasting
Risk & Claims Management
- Schedule risk assessment
- Critical path analysis and float management
- Delay and disruption analysis for claims evaluation
- Extension of time (EOT) and compensation event assessment
- Contract schedule requirements interpretation and compliance verification
Location:
On-site –Bengaluru, KAScheduled Weekly Hours:
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