Project Planner

Y Interior

  • Riyadh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Role Overview:The Project Planner plays a central role in managing the timeline, governance, and execution discipline of luxury interior design projects. Working from concept through to installation, the Project Planner ensures that all design, procurement, FF&E, and site operations align to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards expected by discerning clients.Key Responsibilities:1. 📌 Project Planning & Execution
  • Lead the development of integrated project timelines for interior design projects — from concept design, technical documentation, procurement, manufacturing, to installation.
  • Create and maintain master schedules identifying key milestones, lead times (e.g. material selection, production, delivery), and dependencies between departments (Design, FF&E, Site Coordination).
  • Ensure project schedules are realistic, tracked, and regularly updated, with stakeholder buy-in and visibility.
2. 📌 Process Governance & Cross-Departmental Alignment
  • Enforce adherence to internal workflows and approval processes across departments — including Design, Procurement, Finance, and Site Management.
  • Audit project trackers, documentation, and delivery checklists to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  • Ensure all teams understand and meet agreed milestones, scope commitments, and deliverables.
3. 📌 Risk Management & Problem Solving
  • Identify project risks early (e.g. delayed material samples, client decision bottlenecks, contractor readiness) and proactively mitigate them.
  • Ensure transparent and timely communication of delays or roadblocks to executive leadership and relevant departments.
  • Maintain up-to-date project dashboards and risk registers for internal review (e.g. CEO weekly reviews).
4. 📌 Special Programs Oversight
  • Manage complex or non-standard project initiatives (e.g. international installations, ultra-custom FF&E packages) with tailored timelines and reporting needs.
  • Coordinate with niche suppliers or external consultants for special programs requiring elevated oversight.
5. 📌 Client & Stakeholder Reporting
  • Prepare high-quality client-facing reports summarizing progress, upcoming milestones, and key decisions.
  • Ensure alignment between client expectations, commercial agreements, and internal planning.
  • Act as a point of coordination between external consultants (lighting, AV, landscape) and internal teams to ensure coherent delivery.
6. 📌 Leadership & Delivery Culture
  • Promote a culture of precision, accountability, and proactive project management — benchmarked against leading global firms.
  • Provide mentoring and structure to junior or design-led teams less familiar with structured delivery models.
  • Advocate for continual improvement in project planning tools and standards.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in project planning and management within luxury interior design, high-end residential, or boutique hospitality sectors.
  • Strong understanding of interior design workflows, bespoke FF&E production, and installation sequencing.
  • Demonstrated ability to enforce structured timelines and ensure cross-departmental accountability.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, design-driven environments.

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