Senior Planning Manager | Real Estate | Asset Development

Job Requisition ID: 174294 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

• The Senior Planning Manager is responsible for providing a high-level strategic planning and scheduling service across multiple large-scale projects. This role requires broad knowledge of project controls and the ability to apply such knowledge to support the design, development, and financial teams within a major multi-functional private development environment. The manager will ensure project delivery aligns with the company's strategic goals while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations and stakeholder expectations.

Technical Responsibilities

• Support line manager in provision of programme planning and scheduling management services for a portfolio of works or single large project.
• Provide programme advice to the AFGRE Team, maintaining scheduling standards and procedures.
• Advise AFGRE team and clients on project time frames to meet development plans.
• Prepare programmes and accurate cash flow projections for the Finance Department, lenders, and partners.
• Assist in the preparation of project development feasibility studies and presentations.
• Agree on Project measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with Consultants/Contractors.
• Report on portfolio programme status and risks monthly.
• Perform Critical Path Analysis and manage time impact assessments of design/construction changes.
• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping and communications with Contractors or Consultants.
• Review and recommend actions on Contractors' progress reports and claims for delay and disruption.

People Responsibilities

• Attend project meetings and monitor project progress in coordination with the Project Team.
• Ensure Project Management Team's awareness of all pertinent programme issues through communication and coordination.
• Interact regularly with the Project Team to maintain alignment and address concerns.

Process Responsibilities

• Review consultant and contractor reports, using standard form reports to ensure compliance.
• Ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with group policies and procedures.
• Implement planning and scheduling processes to improve time management services provided to Project teams.

Customer Responsibilities

• Provide a complete service interface between customers and the Projects & Development department to meet budget and programme requirements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by meeting service requirements and delivering projects successfully.

• Proficiency in Primavera (P6, Expedition) and MS Project.
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English.
• Experience with FIDIC and local regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office suites including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Engineering University Degree.
• At least 15 years of experience in engineering, procurement, construction projects, and project planning & scheduling functions.
• At least 10 years of experience in a Planning management role with responsibilities in planning, schedule, and personnel supervision.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and experience in budget forecasting, cash flow preparation, and schedule development for multiple large projects.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years. 
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.