Senior Planning Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy firm that is redefining ambition in project management. As part of our dynamic team, you will oversee international projects, driving excellence in portfolio and programme management. Your expertise in Primavera P6 will be pivotal in maintaining project schedules and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to influence key stakeholders, mentor teams, and contribute to a sustainable future through net zero carbon initiatives. If you're passionate about leadership and making a tangible impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong management skills and talent development capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaborative relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Lead a scheduling community across the portfolio and project teams.
• Deliver and train teams on earned value management and quality assurance.
• Plan medium to high complexity projects and ensure effective scheduling.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Programme Management

Effective Communication

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. Within our consultancy business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical construction expertise and consultancy delivery experience to unlock the potential in every person and project. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Be a part of our international consultancy business that spans five global hubs, overseeing work for world-leading organisations across the public and private sectors. Our Middle East and North Africa hub started in 1998 and has successfully operated in a wide range of countries, delivering project and programme management and cost consultancy services.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate portfolio and programme management experience.
• Lead a scheduling community across the Portfolio and project teams.
• Develop and build an integrated baseline.
• Configure, administer, and maintain Primavera P6 software.
• Oversee performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver and train teams on earned value management, interface management, quality assurance of timeline data, etc.
• Present and train internally to the City SLT, project teams, and their supply chain.
• Be accountable for the planning function on allocated projects or tenders.
• Ensure projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.
• Support project management in delivering projects on time and profitably.
• Plan medium to high complexity projects, portfolio projects, or sections of larger projects.
• Apply specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques, and tools.
• Maintain good knowledge of planning/scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), and project controls methodologies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Influence on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.
• Lead and manage a team of professionals delivering planning and schedule management services, responsible for team and individual development.
• Influence clients to accept proposals and recommendations.
• Perform tasks required to fulfill project or assignment requirements.
• Work collaboratively towards the goal of net zero carbon transition, with shared responsibility for managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Minimum requirements:

• Strong management skills and talent development capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaborative relationship-building with clients and project stakeholders.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: Champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing and health and safety regulations.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: Lead cost management services, including estimating, procurement, and cost planning, ensuring high-quality deliverables and strategic outcomes.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: Lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, aligning with business and legislative compliance.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: Mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Mace is an inclusive employer welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this role or others within our organization. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable.