Strategic Planning Manager: Master Schedule Lead

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Planning Manager in Riyadh to lead program-wide planning and scheduling efforts. You will manage the master schedule, supervise a planning team, and ensure alignment with clients, directors, and PMCM consultants.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of planning processes. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience in project controls for engineering and construction, with expertise in Primavera P6 and a proven track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
• 8–10 years in project controls and scheduling for engineering/construction.
• Experience with design-stage projects and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the program-wide project control/scheduling activities.
• Maintain the Program Master Schedule and oversee planning/scheduling development.
• Lead and mentor the planning team and provide performance evaluations.
• Interface with clients, directors, and PMCM consultants; provide progress reports.

Skills

Scheduling

Team leadership

Stakeholder comms

Primavera P6

Risk management

Reporting

WBS integration

Cost scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Planning Manager in Riyadh to lead program-wide planning and scheduling efforts. You will manage the master schedule, supervise a planning team, and ensure alignment with clients, directors, and PMCM consultants.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of planning processes. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of experience in project controls for engineering and construction, with expertise in Primavera P6 and a proven track