Planning Manager

Description:

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage project planning and control activities across multiple projects.
Monitor project progress, evaluate actual performance against planned targets, and implement corrective actions.
Develop and maintain project schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), progress reports, and performance dashboards.
Oversee project cost control, budget forecasting, resource planning, and performance monitoring.
Prepare and review weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting project status, critical activities, delays, and potential risks.
Coordinate with project management, operations, and other departments to ensure timely project execution.
Identify project delays, cost overruns, and schedule deviations, recommending appropriate recovery plans.
Manage and supervise the Project Controls team, including resource allocation, performance monitoring, and staff development.
Ensure compliance with project quality, HSE requirements, company policies, and procedures.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree is preferred).
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Project Controls Management within the Oil & Gas industry.
Strong experience in EPIC (Engineering, Procurement, Installation & Commissioning), Oil & Gas projects, shutdowns, and manpower supply.
Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control, budgeting, and resource management.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and other project management tools.
PMP certification is an added advantage.
Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.