Planning Manager

Jasara Program Management Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,962 - 449,943; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly motivated Planning Manager to lead planning efforts for large-scale social infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in project planning for civil engineering projects and strong knowledge of project scheduling software such as Primavera P6. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex programs that align with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling for civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrated experience in leading planning efforts for large-scale projects, preferably Stadium/Arena projects.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project schedules.
• Define and communicate project milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams for planning alignment.

Skills

Project planning and scheduling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

JASARA PMC, a joint venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, is seeking a highly motivated Planning Manager to join our team. As the Planning Manager, you will be responsible for leading the planning efforts for large-scale social infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex programs that will bring visible change within the Kingdom and contribute to the realization of Vision 2030. At JASARA, we are committed to providing a solutions-based approach to program management and delivering excellence in everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project schedules, including planning, monitoring, and controlling project timelines
• Define and communicate project milestones, deliverables, and risks to stakeholders
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure alignment and integration of planning across all project functions
• Regularly review project plans and progress with project teams to identify areas for improvement and adjust timelines, if necessary
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Proactively identify potential issues and risks and communicate them to project leadership in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with project governance, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• At least 10+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling for civil engineering projects
• Demonstrated experience in leading planning efforts for large-scale projects preferably Stadium/Arena project or similar project
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling software, such as Primavera P6
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make recommendations for improvements
• Understanding of project governance, policies, and procedures and their impact on project planning and execution