director of planning

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s flagship destination for entertainment, sports, and culture &mdash; a cornerstone of Vision 2030 located just outside Riyadh. Spanning over 360 km&sup2;, it will feature world-class attractions including a Formula 1-grade racetrack, theme parks, major sports venues, and performance spaces. More than a destination, Qiddiya is a catalyst for economic diversification, job creation, and a new way of life. With construction progressing rapidly, we&rsquo;re looking for driven professionals ready to help shape one of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious developments. Every role here has real impact &mdash; from planning and design to delivery and operations. If you're motivated by large-scale challenges and lasting legacy, there&rsquo;s a place for you at Qiddiya.
Objective / Purpose
The Planning Manager supports the Planning Director in consolidating schedule-related reporting across Business Units and the Central Delivery Unit (CDU). The role ensures consistency of planning KPIs, assists in preparing executive-level reporting, and coordinates with data analysts to enhance visibility of delivery performance. 
Technical Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Support the Planning Director in consolidating planning data and reports across Business Units.</li>
<li>Liaise with Business Units and CDU teams to ensure consistency of schedule-related submissions.</li>
<li>Assist in preparing integrated dashboards and KPIs for executive-level reporting.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Data Analysts to enhance accuracy and efficiency in planning-related reporting.</li>
<li>Review and validate EOT claims data before consolidation.</li>
<li>Ensure timely and standardized submission of planning reports from Business Units.</li>
<li>Track progress of major milestones and highlight deviations.</li>
<li>Provide support in preparing presentations for management committees.</li>
<li>Promote best practices in planning and scheduling across the delivery organization.</li>
<li>Mentor junior planners or analysts within the SDU.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Degree: Bachelor&rsquo;s in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field.</li>
<li>Experience: 10&ndash;15 years in planning and scheduling, preferably within mega/giga projects in GCC.</li>
<li>Licenses / Certifications: PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent desirable.</li>
<li>Skills: Strong Primavera P6 and reporting tool expertise; ability to consolidate and present planning insights; strong coordination and stakeholder engagement.</li></ul></div>

Director - Planning (SDU4) - 20005178

<div>Qiddiya is a pioneering development located just outside Riyadh, designed to become Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s leading destination for entertainment, sports, and culture. As part of the Kingdom&rsquo;s Vision 2030 initiative, the project aims to diversify the economy and enhance quality of life through large-scale, sustainable infrastructure and unique visitor experiences. Spanning over 360 square kilometers, Qiddiya will feature everything from a Formula 1-grade motor racing circuit and major sports venues to theme parks, performance spaces, and nature-based attractions. The scale and complexity of the project offer professionals a rare opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most ambitious urban developments in the world. We are building more than a leisure destination &mdash; we are creating a new economic sector and community from the ground up. With construction underway and key milestones approaching, we&rsquo;re hiring talent across multiple disciplines to help bring this vision to life. If you&rsquo;re looking to work on projects that combine innovation, scale, and long-term national impact, Qiddiya presents a unique career opportunity.
Objective / Purpose
The Planning Director will lead the centralized planning and scheduling reporting for Qiddiya, consolidating program-level time data across Business Units. The role ensures accurate delivery of time-related KPIs, provides senior management with insights on deviations, and enables informed decision-making. The Planning Director is also the central point for consolidating and assessing Extension of Time (EOT) claims, providing expert analysis across the portfolio. 
Technical Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Lead consolidation of planning and scheduling reports across all Business Units.</li>
<li>Define and standardize delivery-specific KPIs for time performance.</li>
<li>Oversee development of integrated program schedules and dashboards.</li>
<li>Provide consolidated visibility of schedule deviations, risks, and trends to senior management.</li>
<li>Coordinate reporting with CDU to align time metrics with commercial data.</li>
<li>Act as the central authority for collecting and analyzing all EOT claims across the portfolio.</li>
<li>Provide expert opinion on EOT claims, including cause, validity, and impact on program.</li>
<li>Benchmark Qiddiya&rsquo;s planning practices against global giga-projects.</li>
<li>Support scenario analysis and forecasting to aid executive decision-making.</li>
<li>Mentor planning staff and promote consistency of practices across Business Units.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Degree: Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s in Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field.</li>
<li>Experience: 15&ndash;20 years in planning and scheduling with large-scale infrastructure or development programs; experience managing EOT claims at portfolio level essential.</li>
<li>Licenses / Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or PMI-SP preferred.</li>
<li>Skills: Expert in Primavera P6 and advanced scheduling tools; strong in forecasting and claims analysis; ability to consolidate planning data into executive insights.</li></ul></div>

Senior Director -Planning (SDU4) - 20005186

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We&rsquo;ve got what you&rsquo;re looking for.
Job Description:
Associate Director &ndash; Master Planning
Dubai, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Associate Director &ndash; Master Planning to join our team! In this role you will get to work on marquee urban development projects and create master plans that will change the fabric of our cities . This position is responsible for co-managing the Master Planning Team from a design and business perspective for the successful delivery of Master Planning projects to high quality standards of design and technicality in accordance with the Client&rsquo;s expectations. The Master Planning Associate Director will be required to demonstrate an expert understanding of local and international urban planning and urban design best practices.
What You'll Be Doing:
<ul><li>Lead multidisciplinary team and ensure that team members are given clear instructions and guidance.
</li><li>Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided.
</li><li>Prepare work programs to translate project objectives into detailed plans and take on the responsibility to subdivide work assignments and tasks to the project team.
</li><li>Perform and manage complex and sensitive professional urban planning and urban design tasks, research and analysis.
</li><li>Review, monitor, and ensure compliance with local and international standards.
</li><li>Gather, compile, and analyze data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting the developments.
</li><li>Develop technical inputs to support the delivery of high-quality plans, reports, and presentations.
</li><li>Maintain contact and coordination with multiple external agencies involved in the translation of the Government&rsquo;s development mandate and master plan objectives into work plans through maintaining meaningful working relationships to facilitate a shared understanding.
</li><li>Support business development activities including the preparation of bids, pricing and content development.
</li><li>Prepare business presentations to promote the works of the Design and Planning studio.
</li><li>Support Key account management and nurture client relationships per business strategy.
</li></ul>What Required Skills You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Master degree in Urban Planning and Urban Design, Architecture or closely related field.
</li><li>Minimum 1 5+ years of progressive urban planning and design experience working on a variety of projects.
</li><li>Experience and engagement with clients in the Middle East is a must.
</li><li>Experience in producing master plans, conceptual designs and illustrative layouts.
</li><li>Creative thinking and in depth understanding of current best practices.
</li><li>Thorough understanding of local statutes and planning rules and regulations.
</li><li>Ability to involve and represent wide-range and diverse interests in the development planning and design process and to reconcile conflicting demands.
</li><li>Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
</li><li>Proven ability for performing in a lead capacity on a project.
</li><li>Proficiency in various design software and 3D modeling tools
</li></ul>What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Professional certifications such as AICP, RTPI.
</li><li>Ability to performing in a lead capacity on a project.
</li></ul>Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!
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Associate Director – Master Planning

Confidential Government

<div>
 
 
 Program Planning and Control&ndash; Senior Director
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strong understanding of Portfolio management of regeneration assets and pipeline projects
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 Strong understanding of program control and governance that include enterprise-level control systems: schedule, cost, risk, quality.
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 Deep experience in developing program-wide KPIs, dashboards, financial modelling for capex/opex control over multi-billion portfolios;
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 Strategic oversight of digital delivery frameworks (BIM, GIS, PMIS) including the Integration of planning tools (Primavera P6, Aconex, Power BI)
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 Strong hands-on data governance, digital twins, and predictive analytics for planning
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 Strategic oversight of procurement strategy and contract packaging (e.g. DBFOM, PPP) including familiarity with FIDIC, NEC, and hybrid contractual models.
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 Strong understanding to claims and disputes oversight at program level.
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 15&ndash;18 years of total experience
 
 
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 At least 10 years in senior program or planning control roles
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 5+ years at executive leadership or director level
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 specific experience in regeneration, ToD, or heritage projects (5+ years)
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 Background in PMC/PMO top ranked companies is a must
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</div>

Program Planning and Control Senior Director

Omnicom Health

<div>
 
 Background
 
 
 
 The VP, Associate Director, Experience Planning, partners with our healthcare clients to design modern, unified experiences for HCPs and consumers, predominantly in digital.
 
 
 Our Experience Planning (XP) group is growing team of digital-first experts who sit at the intersection of strategy, creative, and technology to deliver audience-centric experiences through the right channels, tactics, and partners. Our Experience Planners are anchored by tech trends, audience digital habits, digital platform knowledge &amp; best practices, creative technology, CX, and purposeful innovation.
 
 
 In addition to a background in digital strategy (or a related role), our VP, Associate Director, Experience Planning will need to have a keen interest in emerging technologies like AI and XR. Together with other members of the Experience Planning team, they&rsquo;ll help us chart the future of healthcare marketing and get other teams and our clients excited about it!
 
 
 The VP, Associate Director, Experience Planning position reports into the VP, Director of Experience Planning.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Digital/Engagement strategy: Lead the development of channel strategies and tactical plans that meet our clients&rsquo; business goals, in partnership with brand strategy and creative teams
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 Omnichannel planning: Lead the development of omnichannel strategies that integrate customer journey mapping, personalization, and data analytics to deliver a seamless and engaging customer experience across all touchpoints
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 Client counsel and leadership: Work alongside senior account, creative, and brand strategy teams to steer the direction of our work from an XP perspective &ndash; and provide ongoing guidance and insight to clients about the best courses of action
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 Tactical ideation: Tease out the real why behind our clients challenges and guide the team in ideating initiatives that break through barriers and deliver on the key brands priorities in impactful and novel ways.
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 Innovation: Engage with emerging technologies and channels (AI, XR/immersive content, voice/audio tech, etc.) and identify opportunities for us to introduce new processes, partners, and tactics into our work, leveraging your strategic prowess to navigate it all
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 Thought leadership: Provide guidance on digital marketing trends, best practices, inspiration and proactive POVs on emerging channels or technologies to our clients and our agency.
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 Media integration: Bring working knowledge of media in the healthcare space to provide high level thoughts in plans and opportunities our media partners share
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 Agency enablement: Contribute to building out partnerships, cross-brand resources, and processes that allow clients and teams to get up to speed on digital trends/innovation and move quicker on digital opportunities
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Bring
 
 
 
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 Advanced-level thinking as a digital strategist with 8+ years of experience
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 Pharmaceutical and healthcare experience across HCP and patient
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 A solid, varied foundation in digital with fluency across CRM, web, mobile, OLA, and SEO/SEM
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 Proven ability to guide connected and personalized omnichannel marketing strategies (eg creating omnichannel experience maps, digital ecosystems, and journeys)
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 Experience creating dynamic and compelling presentations that deliver digital strategy and new thinking into a clear story, across the agency as well as with clients
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 The ability to turn data points into insights that lead to actionable recommendations
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 Fluency in digital and social analytics capabilities so that you can partner with our analytics team to set and evaluate KPIs
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 Fascination with the everchanging digital space &ndash; you don&rsquo;t mind getting your hands dirty to experiment with new apps and technologies
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 An entrepreneurial spirt looking to continually grow and push things to new places
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 The ability to explain things others may not always fully understand in a way that gets them excited about a channel, tactic, or innovation opportunity
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 A collaborative nature that is unafraid to tap others for their unique perspectives and points of view as part of your work process
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 Impeccable written, verbal communication, and storytelling skills
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 Strong self-direction, motivation, and organization
 
 
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 The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
 
 
 $95 - $105
 
 
 
 Omnicom Health is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we&rsquo;re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us&mdash;we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our
 
 
 Recruitment Privacy Notice
 
 
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</div>

VP, Associate Director, Experience Planning

Lychee Egypt

<div>
 
 Reporting to: Supply Chain Director EG/KSA
 
 
 
 
 
 Are you a supply chain strategist with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for operational excellence? We&rsquo;re looking for a
 
 Supply Planning Section Head
 
 to lead the charge in ensuring seamless material availability and production execution across our fast-growing operations.
 
 
 This is not just a planning role &mdash; it's a business-critical position where your decisions will directly impact our production flow, service levels, and bottom line. If you&rsquo;re ready to lead a high-impact team, optimize processes, and solve real-world challenges every day, then we want you on board!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Who are we?
 
 
 
 Lychee is the leading player in the rapidly growing healthy food industry in Egypt, with a unique and highly scalable position in the market that combines a healthy fast- food retail arm and a manufacturing arm for healthy packaged foods. Most notably fresh juices and Greek yogurt.
 
 
 
 
 
 As part of our greater mission to make healthier food choices accessible and sustainable for people's everyday lifestyle - we're extending our commitment to the region with our entry into the Saudi Arabian market, with a substantial retail expansion plan and on-ground operations starting Q2, 2025 in Riyadh.
 
 
 
 
 
 Lychee relies on both its manufacturing capabilities and brand recognition built over a decade to expand its retail operations seamlessly based on customer demand and to scale its existing presence in modern trade, traditional trade and quick commerce.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What will you be doing?
 
 
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 Lead and manage the material planning and production planning teams to ensure uninterrupted supply to meet customer demand and operational targets.
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 Convert the demand forecast into short- and medium-term production plans, balancing capacity, efficiency, and service levels.
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 Ensure raw and packaging materials are available in the right quantity, quality, and timing by coordinating with procurement and suppliers.
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 Maintain optimal inventory levels of both raw materials and finished goods to reduce waste and avoid shortages.
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 Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial teams to drive cross-functional alignment.
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 Monitor, analyze, and improve planning KPIs such as schedule adherence, service levels, inventory turnover, and material availability.
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 Lead and continuously improve the S&amp;OP (Sales &amp; Operations Planning) process to align business, operations, and supply chain functions.
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 Identify risks in the supply plan and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
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 Drive automation, digital tools, and system enhancements to improve planning accuracy and efficiency
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 What are we looking for?
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or any related field
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 Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply planning, with solid exposure on both material and production planning
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 Strong analytical skills &ndash; experience with ERP systems
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 Proven experience in high SKU, fast moving environments (eg. FMCG, Pharma)
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 Pro-active mindset with the ability to prioritize, solve problems, and lead under pressure
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 Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 At Lychee, we value the unique strengths each individual brings, fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that thrives on varied perspectives. We celebrate differences as drivers of innovation, creativity, and growth, ensuring every team member can contribute their best.
 
</div>

Supply Planning Section Head

R.A.& Co.

We are finding for Sr. Executive Planning or AM Planning- Production Planning. - Material Planning (MRP). - Demand Forecasting (DRM). - Capacity Planning / Analyst (Machine / Labor). - S &amp; OP. - Performance Metrics. - Plan Vs Output (Vairones Calculation). Preferred Skills: - Proven experience in production planning, material planning, or related roles. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency in MS Excel. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Leadership and team management abilities.Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs110,000.00 - Rs140,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>How many years of experience do you have of Executive Planning?</li><li>Have you worked in Food or Pharma Industry?</li><li>Do you have experience in MRP (Material Resource Planning)?</li><li>What is your current gross salary?</li><li>What is your expected gross salary?</li><li>How soon can you join us?</li><li>What is the reason of switching the job or leaving last job?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Sr. Executive Planning

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