Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Scheduling
Develop and oversee integrated master schedules for all regional projects using Primavera / MS Project
Define project timelines, milestones, and critical paths aligned with business commitments
Ensure baseline schedules are established, approved, and adhered to
2. Monitoring & Control
Track project progress against approved schedules and flag deviations
Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery
Drive weekly/monthly project reviews with stakeholders
3. Portfolio Planning Governance
Standardize planning practices, templates, and reporting formats across projects
Ensure compliance with internal planning protocols and audit requirements
Establish planning benchmarks and KPIs across the region
4. Risk & Delay Management
Identify potential risks impacting timelines and develop mitigation strategies
Conduct delay analysis and support contractual claims documentation where required
Drive contingency planning to minimize project disruptions
5. Cross-functional Coordination
Work closely with Project Heads, Contracts, Procurement, Design, and Construction teams to align execution schedules
Ensure timely integration of design, approvals, procurement, and execution milestones
6. MIS & Reporting
Prepare and present structured MIS dashboards, project status reports, and executive summaries
Highlight key risks, delays, and recovery plans to senior leadership
Provide data-backed insights for decision making
7. Leadership & Capability Building
Lead and mentor regional planning engineers/teams
Build capability in advanced planning tools and project controls practices
Drive a culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making
