Lead Planner

SeaOwl Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaOwl Group is seeking a Lead Planner to define, coordinate, and optimize planning activities across projects and operations in Singapore. You will work closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure clear visibility, reliable scheduling, and effective execution of priorities.

You will lead planning efforts, monitor timelines, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining accuracy in reporting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in planning, scheduling, or project controls.
• At least 2 years in a lead or senior planner role.
• Experience in oil & gas, construction, or industrial projects is highly preferred.
• Proven track record leading planning activities across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, structure, and maintain planning activities aligned with business priorities and objectives.
• Monitor timelines, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions to support delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align planning assumptions, constraints, and resources.
• Consolidate and analyze planning data to provide clear reporting and decision-making support.
• Anticipate risks and bottlenecks, and contribute to optimization of planning processes.
• Ensure consistency, reliability, and continuous improvement of planning practices.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Scheduling tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Description

As a Lead Planner, you will play a key role in defining, coordinating, and optimizing planning activities to support project and operational performance. You will work closely with the relevant teams to ensure clear visibility, reliable scheduling, and effective execution of priorities.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop, structure, and maintain planning activities in line with business priorities and operational objectives.
• Monitor timelines, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions to support delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align planning assumptions, constraints, and resources.
• Consolidate and analyze planning data to provide clear reporting and decision-making support.
• Anticipate risks and bottlenecks, and contribute to the optimization of planning processes.
• Ensure consistency, reliability, and continuous improvement of planning practices.

Requirements

You are passionate about planning, coordination, and operational excellence. You want to work in a structured, stimulating, and collaborative environment.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in planning, scheduling, or project controls, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior planner role.
• Experience in oil & gas, construction, or industrial projects is highly preferred.
• Proven track record leading planning activities across multi-disciplinary teams.

Technical skills:

• Mastery of planning and scheduling methods.
• Knowledge of reporting and performance monitoring tools.
• Ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable planning decisions.

Languages:

• English

Personal qualities:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.