Planning Manager

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Sector: Project and Program Management

Role: Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure. Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well:
  You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
  You will possess expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
  You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
  Collaborates with the planning function on allocated project and contributes, as required.
  Verifies projects/tenders to ensure alignment to define planning processes; ensure projects/ tenders are appropriately planned, scheduled and monitored.
  Supports project management function in the delivery of the project, as required, ensuring they are delivered on time and profitably.
  Responsible for the planning of medium complexity projects, a portfolio of smaller projects or sections of larger projects.
  Develops detailed plans taking full cognisance of logistics/site/project constraints.
  Interfaces with project team, contributing to the production of the weekly progress report to the project team and understand functional obligations under form of contract.
  Reviews and captures productivity to measure progress.
  Communicates effectively with the client, project team and stakeholders.
  Incorporates sustainable design and procurement process within integrated programmes.
  Ensures health and safety through programme integration.
  Establishes and oversees project work plan and deadlines.
  Undertakes tasks required to fulfill the requirements of the project/assignment.
  Responsible for coordinating activities for team.
  Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing:
  You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied.
  You will support the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
  You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
  You will support your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
  You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the centres of excellence, Mace Way control centre and knowledge hub.
  You will develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external.

You'll need to have:

• Extensive years of postgraduate experience partnered with the ability to deliver the project planning requirements to meet with the deadlines.
• Experience in stadium projects in the Middle East.
• Strong background in Primavera (P6).
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

You'll also have:

• Working towards professional qualification (e.g. CIOB, APM, PMI).
• Other relevant qualifications specific to local requirements.
• Extensive years of experience.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.