Planning & Project Management Manager

To lead comprehensive engineering, planning, and analytical activities across projects, ensuring structured execution from initiation to closure. The role owns scope definition, technical coordination, performance monitoring, risk assessment, and stakeholder alignment. The position drives data-informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and successful project delivery within an industrial environment.

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

• Develop detailed timelines and resource allocation plans.

• Coordinate cross-functional execution, aligning Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and other stakeholders to achieve project milestones.

• Manage project teams, including task allocation, mentorship, and performance monitoring to ensure effective delivery.

• Review and approve technical documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with standards and project objectives.

• Resolve conflicts and operational issues to maintain project schedule and continuity

• Oversee day-to-day project activities.

• Track progress against milestones, budgets, and quality standards.

• Act as the bridge between clients, engineers, and management.

• Provide regular updates and reports on project status.

• Identify potential risks early.

• Implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

• Manage financial aspects of projects according to approved budget, oversee cost tracking and financial monitoring, and coordinate with Finance to ensure expenditures align with approved budgets.

• Optimized resources are used to maintain profitability.

• Prepare cost reports, variance analyses, forecasts, and implement corrective actions to maintain budget compliance.

• Drive strategic decision-making for planning, resource allocation, and risk management in alignment with organizational objectives.

• Escalate critical issues to management promptly

• Develop and track KPIs, monitor schedule adherence, cost performance, and operational efficiency.

• Conduct data analysis to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Analytical Thinking Skills

• Problem Solving Skills

• Detail oriented

• Cross-functional Collaboration Skills

• Time Management Skills

• Organizational Skills

· Project Management Professional certification is a must.
· Good knowledge of industrial systems and technical project environments.
· Solid understanding of project planning methodologies and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar).
· Experience in cost tracking fundamentals and collaboration with Finance for budget monitoring.
· Knowledge of risk assessment and change management processes.
· Ability to develop KPIs, monitor performance metrics, and prepare analytical reports.
· Strong capability in data analysis and structured project documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics,,,,,).