Project Planning Specialist - Scheduling and Controls

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Project Planning Specialist - Scheduling and Controls to guide capital project planning, scheduling and controls across ADNOC and its Group Companies. The role emphasizes establishing planning standards, strengthening reporting and improving project capability.

The position requires a minimum of 10 years in project planning with at least 4 years in an Expert/Technical Authority capacity, working on major oil & energy projects. On-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Engineering, Science, Project Management or a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience with national or international oil/energy projects.
• 4 years addressing technical discipline challenges in Expert/Principal/Technical Authority roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Group's project planning program against targets, identify deviations and escalate material risks to the Head of Project Planning.
• Develop and maintain Group-specific planning policies, procedures and tools in line with ADNOC guidelines.
• Provide technical advice on planning and scheduling challenges faced by project teams.
• Verify dashboards and reports are complete and accessible to stakeholders.
• Highlight issues requiring management attention by Group Companies and shareholders.
• Participate in independent reviews and assurance activities to improve project value.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen capital project delivery and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Support competency assessments and deployment guidance for planning personnel.

Skills

Project scheduling

Planning standards

Risk management

Performance reporting

Dashboard development

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Project Management

Job description

Project Planning Specialist - Scheduling and Controls Job Snapshot Role: Project Planning Specialist - Scheduling and Controls Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil & Energy Function: Program / Project Management Experience: Minimum 10 years, including 4 years in an expert or technical authority capacity Job Type: Full-time Position Overview

ADNOC Group has a Project Planning Specialist - Scheduling and Controls opportunity in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, within the Oil & Energy industry. This position provides technical guidance on capital project planning, scheduling and project controls across ADNOC and its Group Companies. The specialist helps establish consistent planning standards, strengthen project reporting, identify delivery risks and improve the capability of project planning teams.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Oil & Energy Function: Program / Project Management Salary: Not disclosed Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: On-site Role Purpose Support effective capital project delivery by maintaining consistent planning and scheduling methodologies, assessing project performance and providing timely information to project leadership. The role also contributes to competency development, assurance reviews and the improvement of project controls practices across ADNOC Group Companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Scheduling - Monitor the Group 's project planning program against established targets, identify deviations and escalati material risks to the Head of Project Planning.
• Develop and maintain Group-specific planning policies, procedures, methods and tools consistent with ADNOC guidelines and the Value Assurance Process.
• Provide technical advice on planning and scheduling challenges encountered by project teams.
• Verify that project dashboards and reports are accurate, complete, consistent and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Highlight matters requiring Group Company management or shareholder attention.
• Participate in independent project reviews and other assurance activities to assess compliance and identify opportunities to improve project value.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen capital project delivery and coordination among technical disciplines.
• Support competency assessments, career development and deployment guidance for project planning personnel.

Project Controls and Delivery Assurance

Work with Project Managers to apply approved planning methods, reporting templates and control processes to individual projects. Maintain planning information for strategic projects and assess schedule performance, emerging issues and proposed mitigation measures.

• Support the ongoing review and updating of project risk registers.
• Coordinate timely Management of Change (MoC) activities for changes affecting projects or assets.
• Identify proposed or emerging scope changes and make their potential schedule and cost consequences visible to project leadership and clients.
• Prepare periodic project progress reports, monthly updates and dashboard indicators for Group Company management, shareholders and project controls teams.
• Provide timely performance information to Project Managers, Project Controls Managers and Group Company Project Services teams.
• Attend Project Management Team meetings to explain progress, risks and schedule outlook.
• Guide project team members on approved project control procedures and templates.

Standards, Improvement and Technical Coordination

Support the development of technical discipline coordination and technical authority frameworks across ADNOC Group Companies. Review lessons learned and benchmarking findings to improve planning practices, reporting quality and capital delivery processes. Recommend practical tools and process changes where they can increase consistency and efficiency.

Team, Budget and Performance Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned activities and provide coaching to personnel involved in project planning and controls.
• Contribute to budget preparation, approved work plans and monitoring of significant cost variances.
• Implement relevant organizational policies, standards, systems and procedures.
• Support performance objectives and provide management information and progress reporting.
• Comply with applicable HSE requirements, legislation, sustainability guidelines and ADNOC Codes of Practice.

Stakeholder Relationships

The specialist works with senior leaders and project representatives across ADNOC functions and Group Companies, including project vice presidents and relevant directorates. External coordination may involve shareholders, contractors, vendors and third-party service providers.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Science, Project Management or a relevant discipline.

Experience and Knowledge

• At least 10 years of relevant experience with national oil companies, international oil companies or engineering, procurement and construction management organizations.
• At least 4 years addressing technical discipline challenges in an Expert, Principal or Discipline Technical Authority role.
• Substantial major-project management or engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Project Management Consultancy (PMC) frameworks and their implementation.
• Practical understanding of project planning, scheduling, performance reporting, risk management and change control.

Relevant Skills Project scheduling methodologies, project controls, capital program reporting, risk registers, Management of Change, assurance reviews, dashboard development, schedule and cost impact assessment, planning standards, competency development and stakeholder coordination.

Why Join ADNOC The position contributes to planning and delivery assurance for major capital investments, with exposure to cross-company technical coordination and opportunities to improve project planning practices at Group level.

About the Company ADNOC Group operates across the energy value chain in Abu Dhabi and works with its Group Companies to deliver and manage major industrial and energy projects.