Central Planning Executive Director

Job Summary

Leads the central planning function within the EPMO, overseeing integrated planning, scheduling, and performance management across construction and facility management programs to ensure alignment with strategic government objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead centralized planning and scheduling strategy across all projects
• Oversee development and consolidation of master program schedules
• Ensure alignment between project timelines, budgets, and strategic priorities
• Establish planning standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks
• Monitor portfolio performance, progress, and milestone achievement
• Identify schedule risks and implement recovery and mitigation plans
• Oversee reporting dashboards and executive performance updates
• Coordinate with project teams, PMOs, and government stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement in planning and project controls practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 8 - 10 years of experience in project planning and controls within construction or infrastructure
• Strong experience in government or large-scale program environments
• Expertise in scheduling tools and portfolio performance management
• Proven leadership in managing multi-project planning functions