Senior Planning Manager

Parsons Corporation

Parsons is looking for a talented Senior Planning Manager to join our team! In this role you will lead the planning and project controls functions for a major development program in Qatar, overseeing integrated scheduling, cost monitoring, and performance reporting to ensure effective program delivery.

As Senior Planning Manager, you will work closely with program leadership and project teams to establish and manage integrated project controls frameworks aligned with project delivery strategy, contractual obligations, and program milestones.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and management of the integrated master schedule for a large-scale development program in Qatar.
• Oversee all project controls functions including planning, scheduling, cost monitoring, risk management, change management, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain baseline schedules, progress measurement systems, and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Coordinate closely with PMCM leadership and client teams to ensure alignment between project planning, delivery strategy, and contractual commitments.
• Lead schedule analysis and provide recommendations to mitigate delays and optimize program performance.
• Manage project performance reporting, including executive dashboards, milestone tracking, and KPI monitoring.
• Coordinate with commercial and cost management teams on cost plans, budget breakdown structures, and commitment registers.
• Monitor program financial performance including cash flow forecasts, actual vs. budget tracking, and cost performance indices (CPI).
• Support value engineering initiatives and schedule optimization strategies across project packages.
• Lead change management processes including schedule impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project controls governance is aligned with international project management standards and local practices in Qatar.
• Lead and mentor planning engineers and project controls personnel across the program.
• Utilize project management software including Primavera P6 and MS Project to manage planning and reporting activities.