Planning and Resourcing Manager (Qatari)

Qatar Airways; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways Group in Doha is seeking a Planning and Resourcing Manager to lead workforce planning, forecasting and rostering for Hamad International Airport. You will analyse demand, capacity and skills to ensure staffing aligns with operational needs.

You will collaborate with operations and HR, develop long-term staffing plans and drive continuous improvement in scheduling and workforce readiness. A Qatari National with strong analytics, leadership and communication skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qatari National.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; preferred 6 years experience in related roles.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and lead teams.
• Supervisory experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning, forecasting and resource optimisation.
• Develop longer-term staffing and headcount plans.
• Analyse workforce requirements vs resources and volumes.
• Oversee scheduling, roster planning, leave management and resource allocation.
• Identify gaps and recommend staffing solutions.
• Develop contingency plans for peak periods and disruptions.
• Support implementation of planning and rostering systems.
• Collaborate with operational and HR stakeholders.
• Lead workforce-related change and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate training and operational event staffing.
• Lead, coach and develop the workforce management team.

Skills

Workforce planning

Forecasting

Change management

Workforce analytics

Scheduling

Resource allocation

Operational planning

Problem solving

Decision making

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Planning and Resourcing Manager (Qatari)

Ref #

260000F6

Location

Job family

Not Specified

• Closing Date: 2026-11-16

About the Role

We are looking for a Planning and Resourcing Manager to join our Operations team at Hamad International Airport.

In this role, you will lead workforce planning, forecasting and resource optimisation activities to ensure manpower is effectively planned and deployed in line with operational requirements.

You will analyse operational demand, workforce availability, skills, leave, training, absence and historical patterns to develop effective workforce plans. You will also work closely with operational teams and key stakeholders to improve scheduling, resource utilisation and workforce readiness.

• Lead workforce planning, forecasting and resource optimisation activities.
• Develop longer-term staffing and headcount plans based on operational demand and workforce trends.
• Analyse workforce requirements against available resources, skills and operational volumes.
• Oversee workforce scheduling, roster planning, leave management and resource allocation.
• Identify workforce gaps and recommend appropriate staffing solutions.
• Develop workforce contingency plans for peak periods, major events and operational disruptions.
• Support the implementation and effective use of workforce planning and rostering systems.
• Work closely with operational and HR stakeholders to align manpower requirements with business priorities.
• Lead workforce-related change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate workforce requirements relating to training and operational events.
• Lead, coach and develop the workforce management team.

You are a Qatari National with an interest in developing your career in workforce planning and operational resource management.

You combine strong analytical thinking with an understanding of operational requirements and people management. You are comfortable working with data, identifying workforce needs and collaborating with different stakeholders to make effective resourcing decisions.

The ideal profile combines front-line operational understanding, workforce analytics and planning leadership.

We are particularly looking for capability in:

• Workforce planning and forecasting
• Change management
• Workforce analytics
• Scheduling and resource allocation
• Operational planning
• Problem solving and decision making
• Team leadership and development

We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• An understanding of how operational demand influences workforce requirements.
• The ability to analyse information and make practical resourcing decisions.
• An understanding of workforce planning, forecasting or resource optimisation.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams and other stakeholders.
• The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and contribute to improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qatari National.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with preferred 6 years experience related to the role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with command of the English language.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide clear direction and work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role is highly desirable.
• Ability to allocate work, set clear direction and manage workflow.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with command of the English language.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to delegate work and develop team members.
• Ability to foster teamwork and effective collaboration.