Senior Planning Manager

Jasara

  • Riyadh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
  • Apply easily
JASARA PMC, a leading Program Management Company in the Civil Engineering industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Manager to join our dynamic team. As a joint venture between Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco, JASARA PMC is committed to delivering social infrastructure programs that contribute to the realization of Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia. With a solutions-based approach and a dedication to performance excellence, we offer our employees the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and complex programs in the world, bringing visible change to the Kingdom.As the Senior Planning Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining the projects programs. He/she will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive project schedules, planning and schedule management processes. Involve in reviewing and approving contractor’s programme. Performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting to effectively manage the scope, risks, and interdependencies with of the districts programme..Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning and scheduling activities of multiple programs, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholders' expectations.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, resource allocation, and dependencies.
  • Establish and maintain project schedules, tracking progress, and resolving any deviations or delays.
  • Collaborate closely with project teams to identify critical paths and potential bottlenecks, implementing effective strategies for risk mitigation.
  • Conduct regular progress meetings with stakeholders, providing updates on the status of projects and identifying any required adjustments.
  • Evaluate project performance and recommend improvements in planning and scheduling processes.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to planning team members, fostering their development and ensuring their adherence to best practices.
  • Support the development of accurate cost and resource forecasts, facilitating effective budget management.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in/or postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Architecture Construction Management, Business Management or relevant field of study.
  • 10 – 15 years’ related planning/scheduling within construction delivery experience – ideally Contractor and Consultancy.
  • A track record of implementing planning and schedule management and governance on large and complex infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrable evidence of deploying planning and scheduling processes, systems, tools & techniques to maintain and analyse cost and resource loaded programmes.
  • Expert user of a range of planning and risk software, particularly Primavera P6 and Acumen Fuse.
  • Demonstrable experience of successfully working in a matrix and integrated team on major infrastructure projects.
  • Good understanding of Progress measurement and Earned Value Management Analysis, it’s use and implementation.
  • Previous KSA/Middle East experience preferred. Leverage in-depth knowledge of enterprise-level management software, such as P6, MS office 365 – preferred skills include Power BI.
  • Theme Park and / or Hotels Experience
  • Proficient and accurate in all aspects of work.
  • Able to communicate at all levels internally and externally in a professional manner.

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