Manager, Planning

Country/Region: SG- City: Singapore- Business Unit: SUNSEAP ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvents in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You willl have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.

**Role Summary**

As the Manager, Planning & Oversight at EDPR APAC, a renewables company based in Singapore, you will lead a dynamic team responsible for project planning and forecasting, EPC and permit management. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of solar projects, managing EPC contractors, and overseeing the back-office team responsible for permitting processes. Your leadership skills, drive, and energy will inspire the team towards excellence in project management and contribute to the growth of our company.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead and manage the Planning & Oversight team, responsible for project planning, forecasting, reporting, permit management, EPC management and design review
- Oversee forecasting of project timelines, costs, and resources, providing regular reports to senior management and stakeholders
- Manage a single database with all project specific data related to construction
- Coordinate effectively with project managers, design team and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and timely delivery
- Manage EPC contractors through efficient contract management, monitoring performance, and swiftly resolving any contractual issues
- Overview the review of solar project designs and other deliverables produced by the EPCs
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, permits, and environmental standards throughout the project lifecycle
- Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines, costs, or quality
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and energetic work culture within the Planning & Oversight team

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus
- At least 10 years in team management and project planning, preferably within the renewable energy industry.
- Experience managing EPC contractors through effective contract management
- Operational background, with experience in managing back-office, operational processes
- Results-oriented mindset with a drive for excellence, focusing on achieving project objectives
- Continuous improvement mindset, always looking out for potential process improvement opportunities on the back-office team
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address project-related challenges
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple topics simultaneously

**When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to**:

- Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions
- Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits
- Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering

**About EDP Group**:
As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.
- What makes us proud as an employer:
- TOP Employer Europe 2021 certification
- Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021
- Top Workplaces US 2021
- Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation

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