Senior Planning Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Talents Tide

    Talents Tide
    Talents Tide Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    1 week ago

    Description


    Senior Planning Manager Confidential Holding Group


    Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates


    Reports to: Director of Projects / Group COO / CEO (depending on structure)

    Industry: Diversified Family Holding (Real Estate, Construction, Investments)

    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, preferably within family-owned or private conglomerates in the GCC.

    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.

    Key Requirements:

    • Bachelors 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 ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

    What We Offer:

    • Competitive compensation and benefits

    • Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership in a strategic role

    • Long-term role with high visibility across diversified group activities

    • A stable, legacy-driven business environment focused on quality and results

    Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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