Job Title: Head of Planning
Location: Project-Based (Office/Offshore)
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Planning to lead and oversee project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring for major oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project controls, extensive experience in planning and scheduling management, and proven leadership skills in a supervisory role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and manage project planning and scheduling strategies in alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements.
- Lead and oversee the preparation and maintenance of detailed project schedules, ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and compliance with industry best practices.
- Provide strategic planning guidance to project teams, ensuring optimal resource allocation, risk management, and project execution efficiency.
- Analyze project progress, trends, and deviations, providing recommendations for corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
- Oversee schedule risk assessments, ensuring proactive mitigation of potential delays and project bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with EPC Contractors, Sub-contractors, and Vendors, ensuring alignment with overall project planning and execution strategies.
- Lead project reporting activities, generating accurate and timely progress reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Drive the implementation of planning and scheduling tools (Primavera P6, Power BI, MS Project) and ensure continuous improvement in project control processes.
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination among project teams, procurement, engineering, and construction to ensure schedule integrity and synchronization.
- Act as a key advisor and negotiator, influencing stakeholders and ensuring efficient decision-making in complex project environments.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to the planning and project controls team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Experience:
- 12 years of experience in major project environments within the oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on project controls, planning, and scheduling.
- Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role managing planning teams on large-scale projects.
- Experience working with EPC Contractors, Sub-contractors, and Vendors in the oil and gas industry.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in scheduling software, including Primavera P6, MS Project, and other scheduling tools.
- Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database management for reporting and analytics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data and trends.
- Soft Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills to manage stakeholder expectations.
- Effective teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple disciplines.
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop planning teams.