Strategic Planning Department Manager
Client of Pink Camel
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Experience
20 - 25 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Technology/Engineering
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of portfolio planning processes, including the Five-Year Projects Portfolio Plan (5YPPP).
- Oversee project registration and early-stage governance through Stage-Gate processes.
- Manage the development and continuous update of National and Cluster Master Plans.
- Review and approve Capital Investment Plans (CIP), ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and KPIs.
- Evaluate and approve project business cases, ensuring alignment with master planning frameworks.
- Prioritise projects within the 5YPPP based on defined criteria and stakeholder input.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to develop capital expenditure strategies.
- Coordinate with government entities, municipalities, and developers to ensure alignment of infrastructure and expansion plans.
- Monitor implementation of regional master plans and associated investment programs.
- Lead integration of GIS and asset data into unified planning platforms.
- Develop and implement knowledge transfer and capability-building programs within the Strategic Planning department.
- Oversee agreements and MOUs with developers, ensuring timely execution and alignment with project objectives.
- Review and integrate infrastructure requirements (particularly water and wastewater) for mega projects into master plans.
- Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health standards.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Strategic Planning Department Manager who will lead the development and execution of large-scale strategic planning initiatives, including national master plans, capital investment planning, and long-term infrastructure strategies. Reporting to the Project Director, this role will play a key leadership position in shaping and delivering integrated urban and infrastructure planning frameworks aligned with national objectives. This role requires a highly strategic mindset, strong stakeholder management, and deep technical expertise in master planning particularly across water and wastewater infrastructure ensuring alignment across government entities, developers, and internal teams.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering or Urban Planning from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 20 years experience in strategic planning, urban development, or infrastructure planning across major national or international projects.
- Proven leadership experience in developing and managing large-scale master plans at a national or regional level.
- Deep expertise in urban and infrastructure planning disciplines, with a strong focus on water and wastewater master planning.
- Strong experience in capital investment planning, project prioritisation, and business case evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with utility providers, government entities, and private sector stakeholders.
- Experience in coordinating large-scale, multi-stakeholder infrastructure programs.
- Strong understanding of GIS integration and data-driven planning approaches.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Extensive international experience, with Middle East / KSA exposure highly preferred.
- Western education background and prior experience working within Western markets or international project environments is strongly preferred for this E1-level role.
Company Industry
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
Department / Functional Area
- Corporate Planning
- Consulting
- Strategy
- M&A
Keywords
- Strategic Planning Department Manager
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