About the job
Job Title: Director of Project Planning
Position Objective
Lead the strategic planning and scheduling of engineering projects to guarantee timely delivery across various disciplines and locations. Provide proactive oversight of project schedules, identify potential risks and delays, and implement effective corrective actions to enhance project outcomes. Collaborate with Heads of Departments (HODs) and the PMO Office to improve resource utilization and strengthen planning standards, ensuring cohesive execution across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
Design, maintain, and oversee comprehensive project schedules that encompass all design phases and align with contractual deadlines.
Engage with project managers, HODs, and regional teams to establish realistic timelines and optimize resource allocation.
Monitor project advancement, pinpoint delays, and recommend corrective and recovery strategies.
Formulate and revise baseline schedules, lookahead strategies, and progress reports.
Evaluate critical paths, risks, and constraints while assisting in mitigation planning.
Create planning reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Facilitate resource planning and manpower distribution.
Ensure uniformity in planning standards and methodologies.
Contribute to the continuous enhancement of planning processes and tools.
