Global Planning Manager

Alcoa

Not specified (assumed flexible work arrangements based on company culture).
15+ years project planning experience
Full epc lifecycle expertise
Capital project planning methodologies
Alcoa is seeking a Global Planning Manager to lead planning practices across its capital projects globally, emphasizing best practices and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in capital project planning, particularly in asset-intensive environments, and will be responsible for establishing standards and frameworks that enhance project outcomes

Job Summary

  • This newly created leadership role addresses a critical gap in global capability for project planning across Alcoa's entire capital portfolio.
  • The position defines planning principles, methodologies, and best practices to ensure safe, predictable, and value-optimized outcomes globally.
  • Candidates must demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in capital project planning within complex, asset-intensive environments.

Matching Summary

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Alcoa is seeking a Global Planning Manager to lead planning practices across its capital projects globally, emphasizing best practices and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in capital project planning, particularly in asset-intensive environments, and will be responsible for establishing standards and frameworks that enhance project outcomes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years project planning experience
  • Full EPC lifecycle expertise
  • Capital project planning methodologies
  • Parametric estimation techniques
  • DCMA-14 scheduling standards
  • WBS aligned with ERP systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in alumina refining or smelting
  • Post-graduate qualification in Business
  • Strong commercial mindset
  • Global stakeholder influence skills
  • Weather allowance modeling approach

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or Engineering
  • 15+ years experience in project planning
  • At least 5 years as Lead Planner on large projects
  • Demonstrated experience across full EPC lifecycle
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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