ROCKWOOL Group

Project Planner

Hedehusene Full time

We are seeking a Senior Project Planner based in our Hedehusene location to join the PMO, Project Controlling & Planning team.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference!

Your future team:

You will become part of the PMO, Project Controlling & Planning team. The team consists of 11 team members, and they describe themselves as very professional and experienced within their field. We secure successful project implementation together with the project managers. to for fill Rockwool strategies, within areas like environment and sustainability, capacity expansion, safety as well as efficiency. ROCKWOOL has 350 dedicated engineers in the division Group Technology that daily work with capex investments for 450 MEUR yearly.

What you will be doing:

The Senior Project Planner role includes implementing and following up on planning activities within large projects, including interfaces with other internal stakeholders. You will be the focal point for all activities related to planning and provide guidance and consultation to Project Managers, Design Coordinators and PPMs. You will be running the planning meetings to ensure a smooth and successful project implementation.

More specifically, your key tasks will be:

  • Supporting the project managers with planning, following up on and identifying potential risks and delays and/or cost impacts at an early stage
  • Challenging the project and ensuring that the plan and process structure is realistic.
  • Acting as the primary person when a full overview and a detailed understanding of the project is required.
  • Working in close cooperation with PMs, PPMs, Design Coordinators, Procurement, and other projects members.
  • Handling ad-hoc analysis and tasks
  • Building a strong planning culture in our project teams and ensure a strong data discipline
  • Being the anchor person as regards local planners and planning interface to contractors
  • Teach and instruct Project managers using the newly implemented Project Manager tool

All projects are placed outside of Denmark and travel to site will be expected. You can expect up to 30-40 days of annual travel, primarily within Europe and/or US.

What you bring:

In this position, it is important that you are aiming for quality and high standards, and that you have experience and courage to bring your own ideas in play and make it your concern and aim to adhere to our existing standards. We are looking for a collaborative and easy-going Senior Planner, who will bring a great deal of professionalism into a happy knowledgeable environment.   

Moreover, we imagine that you:

  • Hold +5 years relevant construction related planning experience.
  • Educational foundation of Engineering with special focus on planning
  • Are experienced with Microsoft Project or other planning tools
  • Work in a structured manner and take responsibility for a task and finalize it as per the agreed plan.
  • Have good communication skills
  • Are ambitious on behalf of yourself and the team.
  • Are easy going with a good sense of humor

What we offer:

You will become part of a highly competent team, handling large and complex international projects. And you can anticipate a lot of responsibility in this position, combined with a high degree of independence and freedom to solve your tasks as you see fit. You will be reporting to the Section Manager in Group Operation & Technology, PMO & KAM, Project Controlling & Planning.  

Ready to apply?

If you find this position interesting, please do not hesitate to submit your application and CV in English. If you have any questions please reach out to the manager of the role, Susan Christophersen at susan.christophersen@rockwool.com

Who we are

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the inherent power of stone to enrich modern living. 

Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.    

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard.  We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us.  In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”.  This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.