Senior Planning Manager

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled project manager for a major mixed-use development in Riyadh. The role involves designing schedule management, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring project delivery. Candidates should possess relevant project experience and proficiency with scheduling tools. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to contribute to transformative projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing delays on projects or programmes.
• Proficiency with AI scheduling tools like nplan, Alice, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Designing programme/schedule management.
• Engagement with clients and stakeholders for project delivery.
• Monitoring progress against baselines and reporting on delays.

Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Construction

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Microsoft Office

AI Scheduling Tools

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This opportunity is to be involved in a major mixed-use development in Riyadh. The programme consists of over 200 projects, including F&B, retail, hotels, commercial buildings, and educational facilities.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing programme/schedule management.
• Drafting, managing schedule processes and procedures.
• Scheduling quality management across projects or programmes.
• Engagement with client, PMC’s, and internal stakeholders to ensure project delivery as planned.
• Regular site visits to check real-time progress.
• Reviewing PMC’s schedules and quality assurance.
• Providing feedback to stakeholders on mitigations and offering independent assessments.
• Monitoring progress against baselines and reporting on delays.
• Advising on complex requirements and communicating analysis and corrective measures.
• Leading review and drafting of programme narratives and baselines.
• Advising on project performance, trends, and mitigation strategies.
• Managing interfaces within programmes.
• Preparing updates for senior management reports.
• Collaborating with data, commercial, and project controls teams.
• Reviewing PMO planning procedures and ensuring alignment.
• Managing PMC meetings and communicating outstanding items.
• Collaborating with PMC’s and design consultants for productivity.
• Reviewing dashboards for accuracy.
• Ensuring IMS data reflects project status.
• Collaborating with the interfaces team to assess potential impacts.

You’ll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia and relevant high-value project experience.
• Proficiency with AI scheduling tools like nplan, Alice, Schedule Analyser, or similar.
• Experience managing delays on projects or programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
• Working towards a professional qualification (e.g., CIOB, APM, PMI).
• Relevant local qualifications.
• Ability to respond effectively and sensitively to stakeholder requests.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

You’ll also have:

• Experience with residential or infrastructure schemes.
• Experience within a PMO.
• Ability to manage complex schedules and interpret data for stakeholders.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Supporting qualifications or relevant experience in construction.
• A degree in construction-related courses or relevant experience.
• PMP, PMI-SP, or similar certifications or demonstrable planning experience.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in Saudi Arabia depends on criminal record checks, qualifications, and age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes diverse candidates.

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