Planning Manager

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Planning & Control Department to establish and implement effective project control strategies and methodologies across various project phases, including engineering, construction, testing, operation, and delivery.
• Utilize advanced expertise in analyzing and tracking time schedules, measuring performance, managing deviations from baselines, and producing comprehensive follow-up reports to support project success.
• Oversee the monitoring of financial and engineering reports, and proficiently develop and monitor project key performance indicators (KPIs) from project inception to closure.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify deviations from project plans, implement corrective action plans, and assess their impact on project performance and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders using advanced verbal and written communication skills, providing transparent and actionable reports on project control activities and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Planning & Control Department, fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and quality in project control activities.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes to enhance project control methodologies and processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of standardized planning and control processes and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency across all projects, driving best practices and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives, resource availability, and stakeholder requirements.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of project budgets, working closely with finance and procurement teams to ensure accurate and efficient financial control and reporting.
• Drive the identification of potential risks and opportunities related to project schedules, costs, and resources, and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.
• Engage in the continuous review and optimization of project control processes and workflows, leveraging advanced knowledge of industry-leading project management principles and tools.
• Provide leadership and support to the Planning & Control Department team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture while promoting professional growth and development opportunities.
• Represent the Planning & Control Department in senior management and client meetings, effectively communicating project control strategies, performance, and resolutions to project challenges.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and advancements in project management and control, integrating relevant insights and best practices into the organization's project control framework.
• Champion a culture of operational excellence, quality assurance, and risk management within the Planning & Control Department, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Identify, recommend, and implement innovative technologies and tools to enhance project control capabilities, driving automation and efficiency in project planning, monitoring, and reporting.
•  Engage with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to build strategic alliances and stay informed about emerging developments and opportunities in project control and management

Essential Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or equivalent from a Ministry of Education-accredited university.
• Minimum of 13 years of project control experience, including roles as a control and monitoring manager on large projects.
• Thorough understanding of project management principles and tools applied across engineering, construction, testing, operation, and delivery phases.
• Expertise in analyzing and tracking time schedules, measuring performance, managing deviations from baselines, and producing follow-up reports.
• Experience in monitoring financial and engineering reports, and proficiency in developing and monitoring project KPIs from inception to project closure.
• Proven ability to implement corrective plans and assess their impact.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and success of project control activities.
• A proactive and results-driven approach, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across project control activities.