Senior Planning Manager

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Senior Planning Manager (Construction Company) Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead the planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring of major group-level projects across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in master planning, project control, and cross-functional coordination. This is a strategic role requiring close collaboration with executive leadership, technical teams, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Scheduling Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules (Primavera P6/MS Project) across the project lifecycle from concept to completion. Integrate scope, timelines, and resources into a comprehensive project plan, identifying critical paths and dependencies. Support the alignment of project plans with broader group strategy and investment goals. Performance Monitoring & Control Track progress and performance through earned value management (EVM), KPIs, and reporting dashboards. Conduct schedule risk analysis and recommend corrective actions where needed. Lead delay analysis and extension of time (EOT) assessments. Strategic Planning & Governance Participate in annual and multi-year business planning exercises. Coordinate across subsidiaries to consolidate plans and ensure synergy in timelines, resource allocation, and milestone alignment. Contribute to feasibility assessments and strategic planning for new developments or ventures. Stakeholder Coordination Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders (project teams, finance, legal, executive office) and external consultants/contractors. Support the leadership team with decision-making data, timelines, and risk assessments. Reporting & Documentation Prepare executive-level reports, planning documentation, and dashboards for board and senior management reviews. Maintain full audit trails of planning decisions and changes to the baseline. Desired Candidate Profile Key Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field. Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a planning or project control leadership role. Proven experience in large-scale real estate, construction, infrastructure, or multi-sector project portfolios. Strong background in Primavera P6, MS Project, and planning software. Familiarity with cost planning, contracts (FIDIC), and project governance is an advantage. Experience working in or with family-owned businesses or private investment groups is preferred. Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. Experience in high-rise towers. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry ConstructionCivil Engineering Department / Functional Area Engineering Keywords Planning & Strategy ManagerForecastingMaster PlanningProject SchedulingCritical Path Method CPMProject Lifecycle PlanningMilestone PlanningRecovery PlanningProgress MeasurementSPI Schedule Performance IndexCPI Cost Performance Index Get real-time job updates only on our App