DRA MIddle East Expression of Interest: Planner

Overview

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia - Planner

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules
• Monitor progress and identify potential risks or delays
• Ensure alignment with company planning procedures
• Manage and report on multiple project timelines
• Provide planning support to project teams
• Provide input to Project Risk Management
• Mentor and guide Junior Planners and Planners
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes and tools

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals who wish to express their interest in these opportunities must meet the following minimum requirements:
• 10 to 15 years of relevant professional experience, ideally with exposure to large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
• AACEI Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) / PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) registration for will be advantageous.

Key Competencies Required

• In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies essential for thriving in a dynamic international project environment:
• **Strong communication and engagement skills**
• , with the ability to interact confidently and effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.
• **Adaptability and resilience**
• , with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, constantly evolving business and cultural context while managing shifting priorities.
• **Proven execution capability**
• , including managing multiple workstreams, coordinating across teams, and ensuring attention to detail in high-impact deliverables.
• **Self-driven and proactive**
• , with the ability to independently initiate and drive work without close supervision, while maintaining alignment with broader team and project goals.
• **Collaboration, networking and Cultural Sensitivity**
• , ability to collaborate and build trusted relationships across geographies, time zones, and business units.
• This includes a high level of cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly in navigating the social, professional, and organisational norms of Saudi Arabia.
• Successful candidates will be expected to show respect for local customs and values, and to adapt their communication and engagement style to foster strong, respectful working relationships in a cross-cultural environment.
• **Strategic thinking paired with hands-on delivery**
• , balancing long-term planning with the flexibility to address immediate project needs.
• Strong
• technical capability
• ,
• adaptability in diverse environments
• , and a commitment to
• upholding DRA's values
• and professional standards.

Work Permit Requirements

• Please note that successful applicants will also need to meet the eligibility criteria for a Saudi Arabia skills-based work permit, which includes verification of qualifications, years of experience, and alignment with the occupational categories approved by local authorities. Final appointments will be subject to obtaining the necessary work permit authorisation.
• If you meet the criteria and are interested in exploring one of these opportunities, we encourage you to submit your expression of interest and cv through the internal application process.
• If you have not heard from us within 60 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.