Head of Planning and Scheduling - O&G

We are seeking a highly experienced PLANNING & SCHEDULING DEPARTMENT MANAGER with 15 years of expertise providing leadership supervision and expertise to Planning & Scheduling department personnel. The candidate will providing support to the project/proposal teams and improves planning tools and procedures.

Ensure that planning on project/proposal is complying with COMPANY standards, Quality and HSE

Provides leadership and expertise to a Planning & Scheduling team (10-30 people). Project scope and/ or Phases: Engineering services and EPC

Key Responsibilities:

Provides expertise and leadership to the Scheduling & Planning department

Defines the orientations, objectives and budget of the department

Ensures the implementation and improvement of company Planning and Scheduling standards and procedures

Contributes towards, maintaining and implementing corporate QA & HSES Management System objectives and procedures

Develops standards and procedures, ensuring that they are in line with the recognized best practices in the area

Anticipates on the work load of the department and identify the resources needed

Proposes for each project the adequate organization of the planning and scheduling discipline, the staffing plan and methods and tools adapted and required for the project

Fulfills the role of an advisor for project and proposals

Collects Planning and Scheduling feedback and implement lessons learnt during project execution

Qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in PLANNING & SCHEDULING.
• Extensive experience in significant petrochemical, oil, and gas mega projects.
• Practical experience in coordinating with Saudi Aramco, Saudi Government Authorities and other relevant entities.
• Strong background in collaborating with operational facilities, Saudi Aramco Departments, Third Parties, and Joint Ventures.

• Engineering degree or equivalent diploma
• Advanced experience in Project execution
• Expert knowledge of Project Planning tools
• Expert knowledge of project control requirements and project control procedures
• Expert knowledge of progress measurement systems and Earned value Analysis
• Expert knowledge of KPIs and reporting systems
• Good knowledge about 4D Planning
• Expert knowledge of Schedule Risk Analysis and Extension of Time analysis
• Expert knowledge of project benchmarks and statistics
• Expert to perform peer reviews, mentor team members
• Fluency in English
• Deep understanding of the business principles for the Oil & Gas industry
• Thorough understanding and experience in Project delivery processes and principles