Senior Manager, Planning

JASARA PMC; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JASARA PMC is looking for a Senior Manager, Planning to lead project planning efforts. This role requires developing effective strategies, optimizing processes, and ensuring collaboration among stakeholders. The ideal candidate will champion health and safety while driving project success.

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning and management.
• Ability to foster collaboration among stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a planning team to optimize processes and minimize risks.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals.
• Evaluate project progress and assess risks regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Job description

JASARA PMC is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Manager, Planning to oversee our project planning efforts. This leadership role will involve developing and implementing effective planning strategies that align with the overall objectives of our projects. The Senior Manager will work closely with project teams to ensure that plans are well-defined, followed, and adapted as necessary to address changing conditions.

In this position, you will lead a talented planning team, focusing on optimizing the planning process to minimize risks and ensure successful project delivery. You will also be instrumental in fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, ensuring that communication flows effectively and that all parties are aligned on project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a culture of health and safety by ensuring that all planning activities prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviors that reflect the core values of JASARA PMC.
• Oversee the planning team’s deliverables, setting individual objectives, managing performance, and nurturing talent to maximize team efficiency.
• Guide the team in developing and maintaining comprehensive planning methodologies, processes, and standards.
• Collaborate with project management and execution teams to ensure seamless integration of plans into overall project delivery methodology.
• Evaluate project progress regularly, assessing risks and identifying mitigation measures as needed.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Ensure that the planning team adheres to established schedule management protocols and processes.
• Identify areas for improvement in the planning process, implementing best practices and innovative solutions.
• Participate in the review and validation of baseline and target schedules to ensure accuracy before submission.
• Drive the team's engagement in regular project updates and progress meetings, emphasizing transparency and accountability.