Job Title: Project Planning Manager
Location: DUbai, UAE
Salary: Negotiable but Excellent - tax free
Benefits: Initial flight, accomodation, travel provided. Healthcare. 22 days holiday
Permanent opportunity
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Planning Manager to lead our Planning Team and ensure the efficient execution of projects in alignment with budget and timeline milestones. This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining project plans, monitoring progress, and driving continuous improvements in project scheduling, resource management, and production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Planning Team, ensuring smooth coordination and alignment with company objectives.
- Develop and implement customized planning guidelines and schedules for each project, ensuring they are aligned with project-specific requirements.
- Create and regularly update project plans to maintain consistency with budget, timescale, and key milestones. This includes overseeing manpower and material resource planning.
- Continuously monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and report concerns to key stakeholders, ensuring projects remain on target and within scope.
- Drive improvements in the efficiency and accuracy of production phase scheduling and planning.
- Support the development and enhancement of ERP systems.
- Provide regular reports on key project metrics, including but not limited to:
- Key dates for current projects
- Resource planning for upcoming projects
- Production targets and outputs
- Capacity utilization, including identifying potential constraints
- Foster a collaborative environment with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather, organize, and analyze data to draw actionable insights.
- Solid understanding of resource and materials planning, with hands-on experience in managing complex projects.
- Proficient in using AX or other database systems, with an understanding of ERP processes.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural, cross-functional environment.
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, or relevant scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6 is a plus).
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as AX, SAP, or similar tools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project planning, resource management, or related roles.
