Head of Planning

We currently have an opportunity for a Head of Planning role. This position is based in Qatar Onshore – Doha.
 
Position Tittle: Head of Planning
Work Location: Qatar Onshore – Doha
 
 
Assure the most effective method of performance for project controls specifically project planning / scheduling management including schedule development and schedule analysis (schedule risk, critical / sub-critical activities, schedule variance) through timely execution of key activities and compliance with standardized processes.
 
Key Job Accountabilities
Implement management and technical direction for all facets of the Planning / Scheduling function (schedule risk, schedule analysis, schedule reporting, resources, productivity, schedule impact assessment, schedule management) by establishing a set of project control planning / schedule procedures, guidelines, and flow charts to suit project requirements and needs to support management decision making process.
Manage project planning / scheduling team, coordinate input from PMT functions such as engineering, procurement, construction, completion/commissioning, interface etc. Supervise all planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, analysis, and schedule recommendations for improvement.
Ensure effective project planning / scheduling measures are executed by the contractors and subcontractors’ organizations.
Manage the preparation of project controls Gates deliverables specially planning / scheduling deliverables in line with Company Project Management System.
Ensure effective implementation and updating the Project Planning / Scheduling procedure.
Coordinate the collecting, consolidating, analysing, and reporting, control trend and progress measurement information to ensure overall project status is assessed and potential problem areas identified. Conduct schedule delay / impact analysis, review of schedule recovery plans, including evaluation of additional resources required to affect such plans.
Implement project changes, ensure with planning team that schedule impacts are assessed and reflected & considered; ensure incorporation of approved changes impact into overall schedule stewardship and reporting.
Evaluate contractor’s performance and progress in areas of project controls (planning / scheduling) assessing any discrepancies and reverting to contractor for clarifications/corrections. Identify and ensure appropriate planning systems, fully integrated and appropriate for the project.
Provide an interface between Division Manager and EPC contractor with respect to project controls specially planning / scheduling and reporting.
 
 
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics or Statistics.
 
Knowledge and/or Experience
10 years’ experience in business Planning, including 6 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/ subcontractor’s / service/vendor personnel.
Previous experience on major projects, from an Owner / Contractor perspective, managing EPC Lump Sum Contracts, and working with multi-cultural teams with large local subcontractors.
Subject matter expert in project planning / scheduling; proficient with scheduling tool such as Primavera and Good computer literacy skills: Primavera, Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Database and the like.


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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.