Global Planning Manager

Alcoa Corporation

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15+ years project planning experience
Full epc lifecycle expertise
Capital project planning methodologies
** Alcoa Corporation is seeking a Global Planning Manager to lead project planning across its capital portfolio, emphasizing best practices and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in capital project planning, particularly in heavy industrial environments, and will play a crucial role in shaping global project strategy. **

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 what 'good' looks like for planning deliverables across the full project lifecycle to ensure safe, predictable, and value-optimized outcomes.
  • Candidates must possess deep subject matter expertise in capital project planning within complex, asset-intensive environments with a strong commercial mindset.

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** Alcoa Corporation is seeking a Global Planning Manager to lead project planning across its capital portfolio, emphasizing best practices and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in capital project planning, particularly in heavy industrial environments, and will play a crucial role in shaping global project strategy. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years project planning experience
  • Full EPC lifecycle expertise
  • Capital project planning methodologies
  • FEL (Front End Loading) experience
  • Parametric estimating and OoM
  • DCMA-14 scheduling KPIs
  • WBS aligned to Cost Breakdown Structures

Nice-to-have

  • Alumina refining or smelting background
  • Post-graduate Business qualification
  • Global stakeholder influence
  • Weather allowance modeling
  • Community of Practice leadership
  • Data-driven decision making
  • High energy and detail-oriented

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
  • Experience in alumina refining, mining, or smelting preferred
  • Demonstrated experience across full EPC lifecycle

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