Head of Planning & Scheduling

RATP Dev

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Lead the development and management of integrated maintenance schedules using IBM Maximo scheduling tools.
• Ensure accurate creation, prioritization, assignment, monitoring, and closure of maintenance work orders.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on asset criticality, operational risk, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules across departments to align with operational and service requirements.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance activities are planned and executed in accordance with maintenance strategies and asset management policies.

Resource & Material Planning

• Forecast and allocate labor, tools, and spare parts required for scheduled maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of materials and spare parts.
• Optimize workforce allocation based on workload distribution and technician competencies.
• Ensure efficient utilization of maintenance resources to support operational performance and cost control.

Workforce Rostering & Staff Coordination

• Oversee the development and management of maintenance staff rosters to ensure adequate coverage and operational efficiency.
• Ensure fair and transparent distribution of shifts, leave, and coverage during absences.
• Manage annual leave, holidays, and sickness records in compliance with organizational policies.
• Support training and awareness initiatives related to roster management and workforce planning.
• Promote staff welfare and engagement by balancing operational requirements with employee well-being.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor and analyze key maintenance performance indicators such as schedule compliance, maintenance backlog, MTTR, and asset availability.
• Produce regular reports and dashboards to support management decision-making.
• Utilize Maximo reporting tools and analytics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure accurate data management and reporting to support operational transparency and performance management.

Strategic Maintenance Planning

• Lead the development of annual and long-term maintenance plans aligned with asset management strategies.
• Support lifecycle planning and reliability improvement initiatives aimed at maximizing asset performance and minimizing downtime.
• Ensure maintenance planning activities align with ISO standards, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Provide strategic leadership to the planning and scheduling team, ensuring clear roles, accountability, and performance expectations.
• Mentor and develop team members to strengthen planning capabilities and professional growth.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives to enhance scheduling practices, workforce planning, and resource optimization.
• Support digital transformation initiatives, including automation of scheduling and rostering processes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all planning activities.

Safety Responsibilities

• Promote a positive safety culture within the workplace and attend any safety-related meetings or briefings as /p>

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• Comply with the requirements of RDMC RQHSE Policy and Safety Management System.
• Be mindful that Safety, Security, and Environmental protection are everyone s responsibility.
• All staff members are accountable for reporting and intervening in any Safety, Security, or Environmental violations.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor s degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, French is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE

• Strong understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling principles.
• Proficiency in IBM Maximo or similar CMMS platforms.
• Knowledge of resource planning, forecasting, and workforce rostering.
• Familiarity with maintenance KPIs, performance monitoring, and reporting systems.
• Understanding of ISO standards and asset lifecycle management practices.

EXPERIENCE

• 7-10 years in maintenance planning, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in large-scale industrial or infrastructure environments is preferred.

DESIRED BEHAVIORS & EXPERIENCES

• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Effective communication and team coordination skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and drive process improvements.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.