Strategic Planner

At TenneT, we work every day on tomorrow’s electricity grid

Our goal? A reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system. As a Strategic Planner you play a crucial role in realizing this ambition. Ready to make an impact?

Jouw rol

TenneT is growing rapidly to realize its strategic ambitions and plays a leading role in the energy transition. Within the business unit Large Projects Offshore Netherlands (LON), we connect offshore wind farms in the North Sea to the mainland grid through innovative HVDC platforms and converter stations. Over the next decade, a massive amount of renewable energy needs to be connected to meet national and European climate goals.

As a Strategic Planner, you will play a key role in shaping the direction and success of our organization. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules for our large-scale offshore grid connection systems, as well as developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic initiatives that drive business growth and operational excellence. You will help ensure that our ambitious offshore projects are delivered efficiently, transparently, and on time.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an integrated project schedule based on input from external parties and internal workstreams.
• Ensure an efficient schedule updating and progress reporting process.
• Review schedules from internal and external parties, checking compliance with requirements, identifying bottlenecks, and advising on corrective actions.
• Support project teams with overall planning and ensure that teams are “schedule aware”; regularly communicate planning changes to the teams.
• Organize and facilitate interactive planning workshops to align stakeholders and improve cooperation.
• Contribute to the development of working methods and improvements in the planning process.
• Collaborate with risk managers and stakeholders to identify planning risks, implement mitigation measures, develop probabilistic schedules, and ensure proper documentation.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop actionable business strategies.
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Monitor progress of strategic initiatives and adjust plans as needed.
• Support the development of long-term goals and objectives for the company.

Your work will ensure that our projects maintain clear direction, effective coordination, and on-time delivery — essential to powering the energy transition.

Jouw profiel & achtergrond

We are looking for an analytical and communicative planner who enjoys working in complex project environments and who takes pride in creating structure and clarity. You are proactive, cooperative, and continuously looking for ways to improve processes. We are looking for candidates with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for driving organizational success.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (HBO/WO level).
• Relevant experience in planning large, complex infrastructure projects, ideally using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Experience with Power BI and/or Microsoft Project (MSP) is a plus.
• Hands-on mentality with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Natural ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders and navigate differing interests effectively.
• Proactive, collaborative, and improvement-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

TenneT offers you the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that enable the energy transition. At TenneT, you will have the space to develop your talent and work in an environment where your growth is central.

We offer you:

• An undetermined contract or year contract with the possibility of extension based on 40 hours per week
• A salary in scale 8: € 4151 to € 8197 per month with 8% holiday allowance and 6% year-end bonus. Job grading is based on education, experience, knowledge and internal equity
• A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 vacation days per year.

We highly value a good work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible solutions such as:

• Hybrid working, including travel, internet, and home office allowances.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution towards a gym membership and health insurance.
• Development opportunities through the TenneT Academy, so you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

We encourage initiative and give you the space to come up with new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands remains in motion and is ready for the energy of tomorrow. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and become part of our team!