Planner
We are looking for a structured and proactive Project Planner to join our team in Lindesnes. Be part of developing and maintaining project plans, coordinating with cross functional teams!
Location: Lindesnes, Agder (NO)
Language: Norwegian, English
Workload: Full-time
Assignment Description
Are you an organized and proactive Project Planner looking to support project execution in a dynamic manufacturing environment? This role offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers, engineering, production, procurement, logistics, and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project planning, coordination, and timely project delivery.
You will play a key role in developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating project activities, monitoring project progress, and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project (MS Project)
• Coordinate project planning activities across engineering, production, procurement, logistics, and project teams
• Monitor project progress and communicate schedule risks, opportunities, and status updates to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure effective communication between project teams and support functions to ensure on-time project execution
• Coordinate project schedules and communicate schedule changes according to project requirements
• Follow up project deviations and ensure appropriate actions are taken
• Coordinate planning activities to support material availability and project execution
• Monitor project milestones, critical activities, and resource availability
• Maintain project schedules, planning documentation, and related records in relevant systems
• Support project managers with planning, scheduling, forecasting, and project reporting activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing
• Participate in project meetings and customer discussions when required
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience working with project planning and coordination activities
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Project (MS Project) for project planning and schedule management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience with documentation handling and administrative processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP is an advantage
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering results
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner
• Fluent in English
About Sperton
Sperton Norway is a consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, delivering fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consultant hiring, and global mobility services.
- Locations
- Norway, Norway
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Executive/Senior Level
- Job location
- Lindesnes,Norway
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
