Planning Manager : 49317

STS Technical Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider in Dubai is seeking a Planning Manager to enhance operational performance. This high-impact role involves leadership in production planning, workforce optimization, and the implementation of digital solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong aviation background and expertise in data analytics with Power BI.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Participation in strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Aviation industry experience is required.
• Proven leadership in workforce/resource planning within technical environments.
• Strong Power BI expertise for building dashboards and visualizing performance data.

Responsibilities

• Establish and structure the production planning department for streamlined, efficient workflows.
• Develop and deliver training programmes on Power BI and workforce analytics.
• Provide hands-on coaching to ensure knowledge transfer and smooth team transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Power BI

Job description

STS Aviation Services is actively seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join our growing team in Dubai, UAE . This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for building and streamlining our production planning department, driving workforce efficiency, and implementing digital solutions to enhance operational performance.

As Planning Manager, you will lead strategic initiatives that optimize manpower forecasting, resource planning, and real-time performance tracking. If you’re a data-driven aviation professional who thrives on transforming complexity into clarity, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Planning Manager will oversee the development of structured workflows, staff scheduling systems, and dashboard-driven insights to enable better decision-making across our MRO operations in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and structure the production planning department for streamlined, efficient workflows

Develop and deliver training programmes on Power BI, workforce analytics, and scheduling tools

Provide hands-on coaching to ensure knowledge transfer and smooth team transitions

Oversee workforce planning and roster creation in collaboration with workshop managers

Supervise customer liaison efforts through the Workforce Planner and resolve escalated issues

Implement a live digital dashboard showcasing real-time business performance metrics

Upskill data analysts in Power BI to support dashboard development and analytics

Analyse operational data to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous process improvements

Automate reporting systems to enhance data collection and decision-making speed

Collaborate with internal teams to resolve bottlenecks using performance metrics and insights

Provide senior leadership with regular strategic reports and performance reviews

Skills and Experience

Aviation industry experience is required

Proven leadership in workforce / resource planning within technical environments

Strong Power BI expertise for building dashboards and visualising performance data

Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and coach planning and analytics teams

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing best practices

Why Join STS Aviation Services?

As Planning Manager, you’ll sit at the center of our operational strategy—building the tools, training the people, and driving the processes that ensure our success. This role is ideal for professionals who want to be part of a globally recognized MRO organisation that values data, innovation, and execution. At STS Aviation Services, your insights won’t sit on a shelf—they’ll power our performance.

If you’re ready to lead with impact, apply today and help us shape the future of aviation planning.

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