Job Title: Strategic Planning Director
Job Description:
* The strategic planning director will be responsible for leading project management support of multi-disciplined, multi-sector project delivery work by facilitating the planning, scheduling and controlling processes.
* Providing advice, support and clear communication of fact-based answers to key management questions which will aid in intelligent and effective decision making.
Key Functions of the Strategic Planning Director:
Schedule Management
* Develop high-quality schedules based on high-level target schedules and WBS received from project managers.
* Negotiate client schedule requirements.
Project Coordination
* Support the implementation of planning processes.
* Review contract documentation concerning schedule and reporting requirements and ensure they are met.
Risk Identification and Mitigation
* Highlight potential risks and roadblocks to the project team and lead planner on an ongoing basis.
* Educate stakeholders on risk management best practices.
Status and Performance Advisor
* Provide clear communication of early warnings to project management teams obtained from progress reports and knowledge of project field conditions.
* Advise project teams on ways to improve performance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
* 8+ years experience/demonstrate ability to develop and implement plans, monitor and control work.
* Certified Microsoft Project/P6 Planner.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Time management essential to satisfy demands of busy schedule.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Others:
* New opportunities to improve service to internal customers.
* New opportunities to improve processes.