Senior Planning Manager Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC)

• The Senior Planning Manager is responsible for providing a high-level strategic planning and scheduling service across multiple large-scale projects. This role requires broad knowledge of project controls and the ability to apply such knowledge to support the design, development, and financial teams within a major multi-functional private development environment. The manager will ensure project delivery aligns with the company's strategic goals while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations and stakeholder expectations.

What You Will Do:

Technical Responsibilities

• Support line manager in provision of programme planning and scheduling management services for a portfolio of works or single large project.
• Provide programme advice to the AFGRE Team, maintaining scheduling standards and procedures.
• Advise AFGRE team and clients on project time frames to meet development plans.
• Prepare programmes and accurate cash flow projections for the Finance Department, lenders, and partners.
• Assist in the preparation of project development feasibility studies and presentations.
• Agree on Project measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with Consultants/Contractors.
• Report on portfolio programme status and risks monthly.
• Perform Critical Path Analysis and manage time impact assessments of design/construction changes.
• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping and communications with Contractors or Consultants.
• Review and recommend actions on Contractors' progress reports and claims for delay and disruption.

People Responsibilities

• Attend project meetings and monitor project progress in coordination with the Project Team.
• Ensure Project Management Team's awareness of all pertinent programme issues through communication and coordination.
• Interact regularly with the Project Team to maintain alignment and address concerns.

Process Responsibilities

• Review consultant and contractor reports, using standard form reports to ensure compliance.
• Ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with group policies and procedures.
• Implement planning and scheduling processes to improve time management services provided to Project teams.

Customer Responsibilities

• Provide a complete service interface between customers and the Projects & Development department to meet budget and programme requirements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by meeting service requirements and delivering projects successfully.