Senior Planning Manager

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• Actively involved in developing and implementation and updating of of the Planning and Schedule Management Plan.
• Manage a team of Planning Engineers, Managers, Analysts, and other professionals.
• Implement the scheduling business development plans and activities.
• Supports the project team and stakeholders with time management and control.
• Actively involved in establishing criteria for schedule development (schedule detail, work breakdown structure [WBS], etc.).
• Develops and updates summary level as well as detailed schedules.
• Identifies major milestones, critical approvals, and long lead procurement items.
• Actively involved in establishing schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations based on production rates and available manpower based on discussion with task owners and/or teams.
• Actively involved in evaluating critical and near critical path activity sequences and assessing actual progress based on site inspections.
• Supports risk allocation and value engineering workshops.
• Provides strategic project management input of the planning project including financial and resources management.
• Reviews earned value and performance measurement reports, resources (cost, labor, or material) to activities, cash flow reports, resource histograms, architect and contractor prepared schedules, post construction as-built schedules, etc.
• About you

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Relevant Experience in managing complex projects.
• Knowledgeable in industry – standard system and software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• With at least 20 years of management experience in project controls, preferably in infrastructure projects in the Middle East
• Proven expertise in schedule management, document control, and performance tracking.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with project control tools and methodologies.
• Rewards & benefits

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• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
• This includes:
• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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