Planning Manager

Job description / Role

Our holding company is seeking a highly experienced Planning Manager to lead the enterprise-level planning & cost control function across our large portfolio of real estate and construction projects.
The ideal candidate has managed planning for multiple mega-projects and successfully transformed traditional planning processes into fully integrated, automated dashboards across an organization.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead all planning & scheduling functions across multiple large-scale real estate and construction projects.
• Manage enterprise-wide planning using Primavera P6 and Oracle EPPM.
• Develop automated Power BI dashboards connected to P6, ERP, and company data sources.
• Establish planning governance, SOPs, and portfolio-level reporting structures.
• Develop S-curves, resource histograms, and cash flow projections.
• Integrate schedules with cost, procurement, and site progress data.
• Conduct Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and delay analysis for projects.
• Provide high-level reporting and insights to the CEO/COO.
• Lead the digital transformation of the planning department.
• Build and mentor planning teams; oversee workforce planning for the function.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in construction & real estate projects.
• Proven leadership experience managing planning for multiple mega-projects (towers, mixed-use developments, infrastructure, hospitality, master developments).
• Expert-level knowledge in:
o Primavera P6
o Oracle EPPM
o Power BI
• Strong experience developing automated dashboards and integrated reporting systems.
• Solid technical experience in:
o Cash flow planning
o EVM (EV, PV, AC, SPI, CPI)
o S-curves & resource planning
o Portfolio-level planning
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred Experience
• Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC).
• 4D BIM integration (Synchro / Navisworks).
• ERP integration (SAP / Oracle / MS Dynamics).
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives within planning departments.

About the Company

Ariane Real Estate is a Qatari company with a mission to deliver world class projects & services and build sustainable communities to improve lives. Our aim is to create attractive and engaging real estate developments which beat to the rhythm of modern lifestyles.

Our areas of expertise include real estate development, investments, and development management. We are currently working on several projects in Qatar, including Al Erkyah City, Ariane City, and Yasmeen City.