Senior Planning Lead – Major Mixed-Use PMO, Riyadh

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in Riyadh is seeking experienced professionals to lead planning and scheduling across a major mixed-use development programme in Riyadh, spanning cultural and heritage assets, F&B, retail, hotels, commercial buildings and education facilities.

You will drive planning excellence within a PMO, apply earned value management, communicate with clients and senior leaders, and guide teams to deliver value while aligning with Mace standards and net zero objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree and chartered membership or recognised professional certification preferred.
• Professional membership (or working towards) with APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA, or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering residential and/or infrastructure projects within a PMO environment; strong capability in managing complex programmes and schedules, translating data into clear insights for a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead application of planning and scheduling methods, tools, and techniques.
• Apply strong knowledge of project controls and Earned Value Management.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams and stakeholders.
• Influence complex requirements, providing clear analysis and corrective measures.
• Manage and develop teams delivering planning and schedule management services.
• Guide clients to adopt proposals and recommendations with confidence.
• Undertake tasks required to fulfil project and assignment objectives.
• Drive excellence in planning and project controls, aligned with Mace standards.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Earned Value Management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication with clients

Team leadership

PMO experience

Change management

Education

Relevant degree

Chartered membership or professional certification (APM/RICS/CIOB/ICE/AACE/IRM/IEMA)

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Mace in Riyadh is seeking experienced professionals to lead planning and scheduling across a major mixed-use development programme in Riyadh, spanning cultural and heritage assets, F&B, retail, hotels, commercial buildings and education facilities.

You will drive planning excellence within a PMO, apply earned value management, communicate with clients and senior leaders, and guide teams to deliver value while aligning with Mace standards and net zero objectives.