Planning Modeller

Planning Modeller is responsible for end-to-end planning and readiness of all activities related to replacing existing meters with smart meters, mechanical meters with retrofit modules, and field devices. The role covers planning from survey through installation, ensuring optimal resource utilization, accurate forecasting, and smooth field execution. The Planning Lead works in close coordination with the Cluster Identification and GIS teams to ensure cluster inputs are seamlessly integrated into rollout planning.

• Lead end-to-end planning for smart meter, mechanical meter + retrofit, and sensor deployment.

• Work closely with the Cluster Identification Team to integrate GIS-based clusters and survey outputs into deployment plans.

• Develop installation master plans including daily, weekly, and monthly targets for each region or technician group.

• Prepare and manage installation rosters based on technician availability, skill sets, geography, and productivity.

• Plan and coordinate customer-side prerequisites, including obtaining prior approvals through backend calling teams.

• Provide pre-roster lists to backend teams to ensure consumers are contacted in advance before scheduling installation.

• Collect customer approval responses (approved, rescheduled, no-access, refused) and update the final weekly installation roster.

• Ensure only approval-ready consumers are scheduled in WFM or daily installation plans.

• Align rollout schedules with material availability and provide 4-month advance material forecasts for procurement.

• Plan prerequisites for each cluster including permits, access clearance, customer outreach, and readiness checks.

• Monitor daily progress, dashboard updates, trends, deviations, and provide corrective actions.

• Prepare Power BI dashboards for rollout KPIs, productivity metrics, and field performance.

• Identify risks related to weather, material delays, consumer refusals, access issues, or field resource shortages.

• Coordinate with GIS, HES/MDMS, WFM, Integration, and Field Operations to ensure dependency readiness. Support PMO with rollout baseline schedules, WBS updates, forecasts, and reporting.

• Drive continuous improvements in installation planning based on field lessons and analytics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Project Management, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in AMI/Smart Metering/Utility rollout planning.

• Hands-on experience working with GIS teams, field deployment, and cluster-based rollout strategies.

• Experience in large-scale field deployment or smart grid/telecom/utility rollouts.

• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, Jira, Zoho Projects, or equivalent planning tools.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in Power BI and dashboard development.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Professional working proficiency in Azerbaijani and English (Russian is an advantage)

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