Strategic Planning Lead for Major Projects

Vanderlande Industries; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project planning firm in Dubai is seeking a Head of Planning to oversee the planning function across multi-disciplinary projects. This role requires strong leadership and negotiation skills, as well as extensive experience in project planning and contract management. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal and external teams to drive project success and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. The job demands a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, and proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project planning with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with FIDIC contracts and large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 including CPM, TIA, EVM and resource/cost loading.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Oversee project schedules and manage planning resources.
• Ensure planning strategies align with risk management.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading project planning firm in Dubai is seeking a Head of Planning to oversee the planning function across multi-disciplinary projects. This role requires strong leadership and negotiation skills, as well as extensive experience in project planning and contract management. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal and external teams to drive project success and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. The job demands a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, and proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.