Assistant General Manager - Planning

PeopleStrong; Delhi; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong in Delhi seeks a Lead – Planning to own the preparation, monitoring and control of project schedules for assigned projects. You will ensure timely delivery through planning, progress tracking and proactive risk mitigation, coordinating with execution teams to minimize delays and optimize resources.

You will work with CPM methods, Primavera and MS Project, produce MIS dashboards, and mentor junior planners while driving digital planning practices across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Baseline project schedules and detailed plans.
• Track progress and analyze schedule variances.
• Prepare recovery and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with construction, MEP and procurement teams.
• Conduct weekly and monthly project reviews.
• Prepare MIS reports and dashboards.
• Maintain planning documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baseline and detailed project schedules.
• Track progress and analyze schedule variances.
• Prepare recovery and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with construction, MEP and procurement teams.
• Conduct weekly and monthly project reviews.
• Prepare MIS reports and dashboards.
• Maintain planning documentation and records.

Skills

Project scheduling

Risk management

Data analytics

Dashboards

Stakeholder communication

Planning mentoring

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Lead – Planning is responsible for preparation, monitoring and control of project schedules for assigned projects. The role ensures timely delivery through effective planning, progress tracking, coordination with execution teams and proactive risk mitigation.

• Support cost control through effective schedule management
• Minimize delays and cost overruns
• Improve cash flow through milestone planning
• Optimize resource utilization

Customer Perspective

• Ensure adherence to committed project timelines
• Provide accurate progress reports to management and clients
• Enhance stakeholder confidence through transparent planning
• Support client and statutory reviews

Internal Process Perspective

• Prepare baseline and detailed project schedules
• Track progress and analyze schedule variances
• Prepare recovery and mitigation plans
• Coordinate with construction, MEP and procurement teams
• Conduct weekly and monthly project reviews
• Prepare MIS reports and dashboards
• Maintain planning documentation and records

Learning & Growth / Developmental Perspective

• Strengthen expertise in project planning tools
• Mentor junior planning engineers
• Promote digital planning and reporting tools
• Drive continuous improvement in planning practices

SKILLS

Technical Skills (if available)

• Ability to understand andutilizeadvanced software in use across process/ project lifecycle to effectively carry out the functional responsibilities and improve usage and adoption of such tools (existing and new) across teams, aiding with enhanced project planning and execution
• Ability to understand project/package requirements and create baseline project schedules using relevant tools (such as Gantt charts, Critical Path Method (CPM), and PERT charts, Primavera, Microsoft Project, etc.) based on agreed milestones, historical data, constraints, resource productivity, and availability of resourcesin order toplan and track project tasks and milestones, and identify dependencies
• Ability to apply knowledge of agreed project plan and timelines to analyze, assess, address and notify delay events (including delay in certification of RA Bills and escalation) to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner and prepare and submit the ExtensionOfTime (EOT) application in accordance with standard protocols (SCL, AACE etc.) and contractual obligations to minimize disruptions
• Ability to understand risk management principles (including aspect and impact management) and the established risk management framework to conduct periodic review for identifying, evaluating and quantifying potential risks across the project lifecycle (including Pre-Bid and Post-Bid) to assess their likelihood and impact, document them in the risk register and develop risk mitigation strategies for reducing, eliminating, or preparing for risks
• Ability to capture and interpret data toidentifytrends and actionable insights on bottlenecks and inefficiencies and guide decision-making by using relevant analytical tools and visualizing data to prepare detailed update reports and dashboards on key KPIs
• Ability to utilize knowledge of database management systems, business intelligence tools, data analytics, and reporting frameworks to design and implement efficient MIS processes, ensuring accurate data integration, real-time reporting, and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, monitor organizational performance, and enhance operational efficiency
• Ability toutilizedigital planning modules or software platforms to create, track, and update project schedules, resource plans, and progress data, enabling integrated and data-driven project management.