Planning Manager, Syria

At Arada, we create communities that inspire healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. Through innovative developments, exceptional customer experiences and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping places where people can live, work and thrive.

Joining Arada means becoming part of a collaborative, ambitious and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering excellence across every aspect of our business.

The Planning Manager will be responsible for developing, managing and monitoring integrated master programmes across large-scale real estate and master development projects in Saudi Arabia. The role will oversee project planning and scheduling across the full development lifecycle, ensuring alignment between design, authority approvals, procurement, tendering, construction and handover.

The position requires strong technical expertise in project planning, programme management, delay analysis and project controls, alongside the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and provide accurate, timely reporting to senior management.

• Develop and maintain integrated master development programmes covering the complete project lifecycle, from initiation and design development through construction and handover.
• Establish project baselines, milestones, critical paths and key deliverables in line with approved project objectives.
• Prepare detailed project schedules and ensure alignment across design, infrastructure, procurement, construction and handover activities.
• Monitor programme progress against approved schedules, identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop recovery programmes and mitigation strategies to address delays and protect key project milestones.

• Monitor progress across multiple projects and work streams, ensuring adherence to approved timelines and delivery objectives.
• Prepare periodic progress reports, dashboards, schedule updates and executive-level presentations.
• Analyse schedule variances, identify critical delays and assess their impact on overall project delivery.
• Provide management with clear visibility of programme performance, key risks, dependencies and potential delays.
• Establish consistent planning, reporting and project controls processes across the development portfolio.

• Conduct critical-path analysis, schedule risk assessments and delay impact assessments.
• Identify potential programme risks and develop mitigation plans in coordination with project teams.
• Review Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, delay claims and supporting programme documentation.
• Support the evaluation of contractor and consultant schedules, progress updates and recovery plans.
• Maintain accurate records of programme changes, delays, milestones and schedule-related decisions.

• Coordinate with Development, Design, Commercial, Procurement and Construction teams to ensure integrated programme planning.
• Monitor design deliverables, authority approvals, NOCs, procurement activities and tender milestones against the overall master programme.
• Identify dependencies and potential bottlenecks between project phases and stakeholder deliverables.
• Review consultant and contractor programmes to ensure alignment with approved project schedules and contractual milestones.
• Support the timely resolution of programme-related issues affecting project delivery.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and project management teams to maintain programme alignment.
• Facilitate planning meetings and progress reviews to monitor performance, resolve scheduling conflicts and agree corrective actions.
• Communicate programme risks, delays and recovery strategies to senior management.
• Ensure accountability for agreed milestones and deliverables across all relevant stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain standardised planning methodologies, scheduling procedures and reporting frameworks.
• Ensure programme information is accurate, consistent and regularly updated.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning practices, project controls and reporting efficiency.
• Support the implementation of best practices in project planning, scheduling and programme management.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years…