Project Planner - Dubai

ZipRecruiter; Łódź; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-paced manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Project Planner. You will develop and manage project schedules, monitor progress, and prepare reports. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in project planning, expertise in Primavera P6, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in Dubai.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Fast-paced, collaborative work culture

Career growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project planning within high-paced manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and resource loading.
• Proven ability to handle multiple large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and provide analysis and recovery plans.
• Prepare project planning reports and dashboards.

Skills

Project scheduling with Primavera P6

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Project Planner – Manufacturing – Relocation to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview: We are a leading high-paced manufacturing company in Dubai, known for innovation, efficiency, and large-scale production delivery. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Planner to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, covering engineering, procurement, and production phases.
• Integrate and coordinate inputs from all departments to create a fully aligned master schedule.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and provide timely analysis and recovery plans.
• Conduct critical path, earned value, and schedule risk analyses.
• Prepare project planning reports, dashboards, and look-ahead schedules.
• Interface with key stakeholders and lead planning meetings to support decision-making.
• Ensure planning standards, templates, and best practices are implemented and adhered to.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across planning and execution disciplines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project planning within high-paced manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, resource loading, and production workflows.
• Proven ability to handle multiple large-scale projects in parallel.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in fast-track or modular manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Fast-paced, collaborative work culture
• Opportunity to contribute to industry-leading projects
• Career growth and development within a high-performance environment