manager of planning

Larsen & Toubro

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 To support project execution by developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules, ensuring timely completion of activities in line with contractual milestones.
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  Project Planning &amp; Scheduling
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   Prepare and update project schedules using Primavera P6 / MS Project.
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   Develop baseline, weekly, and monthly execution plans.
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   Coordinate with engineering, procurement, fabrication, and site teams to align schedules.
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   Identify critical path activities and potential risks to project timelines.
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  Monitoring &amp; Control
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   Track daily/weekly progress and compare planned vs actual performance.
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   Analyze delays and recommend recovery plans.
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   Prepare look-ahead schedules and manpower/equipment forecasts.
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   Monitor material availability against schedule requirements.
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Planning

Al-Futtaim

<div><p><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>178597</p>
<p>Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.</p>
<p>By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day</p><br>
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Overview Of The Role:</b></p><br>
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<li>The Assistant Planning Manager for M&amp;S plays a pivotal role in supporting the planning function, focusing on developing precise financial, sales, and inventory plans across various markets and channels. This position is crucial for forecasting sales, margins, markdowns, and inventory needs to ensure robust business performance and efficient stock management. Collaborating closely with teams such as Merchandising, Allocation, Retail, and Supply Chain, the Assistant Planning Manager ensures alignment and accurate execution of plans.</li></ul><br>
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<b>What You Will Do:</b></p><br>
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Business Plan and KPI Delivery</b></h4><br>
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<li>Responsible for planning the annual business plan by market and business unit.</li>
<li>Deliver weekly WSSI for Clothing, Home and Total Business.</li>
<li>Execute markdown management.</li>
<li>Deliver sales, cash margin, markdown cost, and closing stock as per the business plan.</li></ul><br>
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Sales &amp; Financial Planning</b></h4><br>
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<li>Support the development of seasonal and annual sales plans by market, store, category, and channel including Retail, E-Commerce, and Omnichannel.</li>
<li>Assist in building weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales forecasts, incorporating past performance, trends, and business drivers.</li>
<li>Prepare financial projections for gross profit, gross margin, markdown, and inventory.</li>
<li>Track performance versus plan and highlight risks or opportunities.</li></ul><br>
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Business Unit Sales Planning</b></h4><br>
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<li>Support Planning Manager in business unit sales planning by season, incorporating new product strategies, forward-looking initiatives, and potential sales gaps from the previous year.</li>
<li>Monitor performance against plan, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to optimize seasonal results.</li></ul><br>
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Markdown &amp; Price Optimization</b></h4><br>
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<li>Support markdown planning, price phasing, and promotional analysis.</li>
<li>Track sell-through and aging stock to recommend timely markdown actions.</li>
<li>Partner with Merchandising to ensure markdown strategy protects margin while achieving sell-through targets.</li></ul><br>
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Reporting &amp; Analysis</b></h4><br>
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<li>Prepare weekly and monthly business performance reports including sales, margin, stock, and KPIs.</li>
<li>Analyze product, category, and store performance to support strategic decisions.</li>
<li>Identify business risks and provide insight-driven recommendations.</li></ul><br>
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Cross-Functional Collaboration</b></h4><br>
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<li>Support Finance in validating forecasts and financial submissions.</li>
<li>Work with Buying and Merchandising team on weekly business unit and department-level planning.</li></ul><br>
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System &amp; Process Support</b></h4><br>
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<li>Maintain accurate planning data and product hierarchies in reporting systems.</li>
<li>Develop templates, dashboards, and presentations for planning reviews.</li></ul><p><br>
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<b>Required Skills To Be Successful:</b></p><br>
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<li>Analytical thinking and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Strong financial and commercial acumen.</li>
<li>Advanced Excel and reporting skills.</li>
<li>Collaboration and cross-functional alignment.</li></ul><br>
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<b>What Qualifies You For The Role:</b></p><br>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, or related field.</li>
<li>3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, financial planning, or retail analysis, preferably in fashion or multi-category retail.</li>
<li>Proficient in Excel and reporting tools, with strong analytical and numerical skills.</li>
<li>Experience with planning systems such as JDA, Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or similar.</li>
<li>Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
About Al-Futtaim Retail</b></p>
<p>Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa &amp; Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&amp;B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer&rsquo;s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion &amp; food options.<br>
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Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&amp;Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference&hellip;</p></div><p></p>

Assistant Planning Manager

Sagility

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Sagility</b></h2>
<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Sagility combines industry-leading technology and transformation-driven BPM services with decades of healthcare domain expertise to help clients draw closer to their members. The company optimizes the entire member/patient experience through service offerings for clinical, case management, member engagement, provider solutions, payment integrity, claims cost containment, and analytics. Sagility has more than 25,000 employees across 5 countries.</p>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Job Profile Summary
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The individual should understand the basis of forecasting and is responsible to deliver a capacity plan based on the forecast. As a part of the process, he/she is responsible for forecasting processing time, shrinkage, attrition, and/or other required metrics and input for the capacity management process by use of standard capacity planning tools and analysis. Translating that demand into necessary workforce supply for the long/medium and short term. This will include managing a capacity planning model that performs sensitivity analysis on historical data to compare staffing levels and build supply scenarios to meet future demand in a predictive manner. He/she will participate in developing a long-range strategy for the function to address future needs with data models, data consumption tools, predictive modeling, and emerging technologies. In addition, she/he will have accountability for supporting the design, development, and interpretation of workforce reports and dashboards including identifying key trends, opportunities, problem areas, and functional supervision of the Scheduling process for one or more accounts. He/she will be responsible for the capacity, staffing, and resource management of one or more accounts and is providing guidelines and directions for the WFM Scheduler in creating the schedule and reviewing the output of the scheduling process before being transferred to GWFM Real-Time Management team. All these tasks are performed in such a way that optimal utilization and occupancy of the workforce is realized and project KPI&rsquo;s can effectively be met.
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</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Assistant Manager-Planning
<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Description:</b></p>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Education : </b>Any Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher.</p>
<p></p><p><b>Experience :
</b></p><ul><li><p>5-6 years of experience in workforce analytics, planning, forecasting, and/or workforce management with a large global call center.</p>
</li><li><p>Experience with forecasting and multi-variant statistical techniques and modelling including linear regression, multi-variant regression, moving averages, etc.</p>
</li><li><p>Experience with labor modelling (e.g., productivity modelling, task timing and task variance impacts).</p>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Education : </b>Any Bachelor's Degree.</p>
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</b></p><p></p><p>3-4 years of experience in workforce analytics, planning, forecasting, and/or workforce management with a large global call center.
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Experience with forecasting and multi-variant statistical techniques and modelling including linear regression, multi-variant regression, moving averages, etc.
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Experience with labor modelling (e.g., productivity modelling, task timing and task variance impacts).
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</b></p><ul><li><p>Serve as an Analyst on the identification and interpretation of trends and insights with respect to the overall operational effectiveness of the business with respect to workforce planning.</p>
</li><li><p>Perform statistical analyses and forecasting techniques and glean critical insights and trends.</p>
</li><li><p>Develops forecasts (13+ weeks through 52-week projections) of the number of interactions, processing time, waste, attrition, and/or other required metrics for the business segments within a given program as input for the capacity and resource plans.</p>
</li><li><p>Establishing and updating the forecast, long-term capacity planning (+13 weeks), and production planning, in such a way that optimal utilization and occupancy for the project(s) can be realized and KPI targets of the Service Level Agreement can be met.</p>
</li><li><p>Collecting, reviewing, and correcting data that can be used for regarding short-, medium- and long term forecasting of required metrics and inputs</p>
</li><li><p>Administers the 52-week capacity, staffing, and resource plans to manage up and downscaling of labor and resources.</p>
</li><li><p>Communicates directive guidelines for the WFM Schedulers to ensure schedules produced accurately cover demand forecast, while accounting for known constraints, planned events/holidays &amp; business objectives.</p>
</li><li><p>Coordinates with recruiting and/or operations leadership on the timing &amp; quantity of new hire requisitions.</p>
</li><li><p>Reporting the planning information to Operational Management and WFM Intraday Management Design reports, scorecards, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses that deliver workforce insights and KPIs.</p>
</li><li><p>Present relevant data trends and analysis findings in clear, succinct reports to key stakeholders and demonstrate the implications of those trends on the business.</p>
</li><li><p>Effectively coach and mentor the team of planners and schedulers within your span.</p>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Mandatory Skills :
</b></p><ul><li><p>Proven experience in the design, development, and implementation of strategic workforce planning with a very strong focus and ability to execute in a diverse/matrixed organizational environment.</p>
</li><li><p>Highly developed project management skills and proven ability to deliver organizational projects within designated timelines.</p>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Skills :</b></p>
<ul><li><p>Solid understanding of WFM fundamentals.</p>
</li><li><p>Strong Excel skills with preferred experience in or knowledge of third-party capacity planning tools.
</p></li><li><p>Strong quantitative, qualitative, analytical, presentation and communication skills that foster the communication of succinct, actionable insights, trends, and data.
</p></li><li><p>Ability to filter large amounts of complex data and research findings to identify interdependencies and meaningful patterns and trends.</p>
</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Location:</b></p>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>HyderabadIndia</div></div>

Assistant Manager-Planning

Confidential Government

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  &bull; Lead and oversee program planning and management activities, ensuring effective governance, execution, and alignment with organizational objectives.
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  &bull; Direct the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of program frameworks, operating models, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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  &bull; Develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives that enhance program effectiveness, resilience, and long-term sustainability.
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  &bull; Identify, evaluate, and implement best practices, methodologies, and improvement initiatives to optimize program performance and adaptability.
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  &bull; Foster strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, facilitate decision-making, and support the achievement of strategic objectives.
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  &bull; Lead workforce capability development initiatives by providing coaching, mentoring, training, and guidance to team members.
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  &bull; Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), performance dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to measure program success and drive continuous improvement.
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  &bull; Oversee program governance activities, risk management practices, and performance reviews to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
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  &bull; Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making.
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  &bull; Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the program function.
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  &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, Strategic Management, or a related field.
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  &bull; Minimum of 5years of relevant experience in program management, strategic planning, project management, PMO, or organizational performance management.
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  &bull; Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-PMOCP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are preferred.
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  &bull; Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex strategic initiatives.
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  &bull; Program and Portfolio Management.
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  &bull; Strategic Planning and Execution.
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  &bull; PMO Governance and Operating Model Development.
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  &bull; Performance Management and KPI Frameworks.
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  &bull; Process Design and Continuous Improvement.
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  &bull; Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management.
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  &bull; Leadership, Coaching, and Team Development.
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  &bull; Risk Management and Problem Solving.
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  &bull; Business Analysis and Strategic Decision Support.
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  &bull; Change Management and Organizational Transformation.
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  &bull; Excellent Communication and Executive Presentation Skills.
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  &bull; Strong Analytical and Data Interpretation Capabilities.
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  &bull; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
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  &bull; Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
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Program Planning & Management Section Manager

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 The Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating project schedules for modular fabrication projects. This role ensures that all activities are planned, coordinated, and executed efficiently to meet project deadlines, quality standards, and safety requirements.
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   Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for all fabrication activities using project management software (e.g., Primavera).
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   Coordinate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align project objectives and strategies.
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   Track and analyze project progress, identifying deviations and proposing corrective actions.
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   Prepare and present regular progress reports to management and stakeholders.
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   Estimate resources, manpower, and materials required for each phase of the project.
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   Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies as needed.
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   Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
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   Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
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   Support the project team with daily updates on schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
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   Participate in site visits to monitor progress and resolve scheduling issues.
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Asst. Manager - Planning

The Home Depot

<p>Position Purpose:<br/></p><p>The Store Planner is responsible for the independent production of floor plan deliverables as set by project scope and Store Planning leadership.<br/></p><p>Key Responsibilities:<br/>60% Develop store plans/construction documents based on existing guidelines/scope while leveraging financial data to drive store performance. Meet timelines and quality metrics set forth by Store Planning Leadership.<br/>15% Complies with all building regulations, corporate and internal standards (ADA, safety, fire code, CAD standards, compliance elements, bay guides/fixtures, file structure integrity).<br/>10% Support continuous communication and integration with external groups to ensure cross functional compliance and alignment of the related project or task<br/>10% Contribute to continual process and tool improvements.<br/>5% Other duties as assigned.<br/></p><p>Direct Manager/Direct Reports:<br/>Reports to Sr Manager Store Planning or Manager Store Planning<br/>No direct reports.<br/></p><p>Travel Requirements:<br/>Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.<br/></p><p>Physical Requirements:<br/>Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.<br/></p><p>Working Conditions:<br/>Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.<br/></p><p>Minimum Qualifications:<br/>Must be eighteen years of age or older.<br/>Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.<br/></p><p>Preferred Qualifications:<br/>Retail/store merchandising experience<br/>Store operations experience<br/>Space planning knowledge<br/>Project management experience<br/></p><p>Minimum Education:<br/>The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.<br/></p><p>Preferred Education:<br/>No additional education<br/></p><p>Minimum Years of Work Experience:<br/>1<br/></p><p>Preferred Years of Work Experience:<br/>No additional years of experience<br/></p><p>Minimum Leadership Experience:<br/>None<br/></p><p>Preferred Leadership Experience:<br/>None<br/></p><p>Certifications:<br/>None<br/></p><p>Competencies:<br/>Store and macro space planning experience with emphasis in merchandising<br/>Space productivity analysis<br/>Computer-aided design/drafting skills (AutoCAD)<br/>Proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)<br/></p>

Store Planner - New Store Design

Mohamed Salahuddin Engineers & Architects (MSCEB)

<p>The primary objective of this hiring is to facilitate the transition from a Design-Led to a Project Manager-Led Delivery approach. The Project Manager (PM) will be accountable for preparing the project program and managing all phases of the project&mdash;from proposal development through to completion. Responsibilities include project initiation, planning, progress tracking, change and risk management, quality assurance, cost control, client coordination, and project closure.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Planning the project from the initial stages of proposal preparation through to completion.</li><li>Managing key communications and interfaces with the Client.</li><li>Overseeing project initiation, planning, progress tracking, and overall progress management.</li><li>Implementing and controlling project changes.</li><li>Managing project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).</li><li>Monitoring and controlling project costs.</li><li>Managing project closure activities.</li><li>Attending design and technical workshops conducted by the architectural and engineering Associate Directors and Team Leaders, as required.</li><li>Being fully accountable for all aspects of project management performance, including time (planning and progress), cost, quality, change, issues, and risks.</li><li>Maintaining and regularly updating the issues, change, risk, and quality registers.</li><li>Monitoring and reporting project progress to management and proposing corrective and mitigation measures to address any performance deviations.</li><li>Reporting directly to the Head of PMO.</li><li>Collaborating with Design Managers and Associate Directors to ensure the overall success of projects.</li></ul><p><b>Candidate Profile:</b></p><p><b>Required Experience:</b></p><ul><li>10-15 years of experience working as a Project Manager in Architecture and Engineering Consultancy (Preferably), PMC, Construction</li></ul><p><b>Skills &amp; Competencies:</b></p><ul><li>Project Management</li><li>Planning</li><li>Cost Control / Management</li><li>Risk, Progress, Change, and Stakeholder Management</li><li>MS Project</li><li>MS Office</li></ul><p><b>Education</b>:</p><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in architecture</p><p>PMP or PRINCE2</p><p><b>Why Join MSCEB?</b></p><p>At MSCEB, we value integrity, quality, and innovation. You&rsquo;ll be part of a collaborative team working on high-impact projects with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Project Manager

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