9 Head Of Planning jobs in Qatar

Petroplan is seeking to hire a

Head of Resource Planning & Administration

for a major client in Qatar. This is a

permanent staff role , directly hired by the client, based in Doha with full family residential status. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Managing forecasting, identification, allocation, and provision of manpower resources (Direct Hire and Call-off). Managing Call-off Manpower contracts and Human Resources support. Overseeing translation and supervision of office facilities for Projects, Engineering & Procurement Services Directorate. Meeting objectives and business strategies. Applicants must have a strong background in

Contracts & Administration

and possess a large database of overseas candidates across multiple projects. This is a

fast-paced and demanding role

requiring over 15 years of management experience and multitasking skills.

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About the Role

Support the development, coordination and monitoring of business plans to ensure alignment with the strategic direction. The role is responsible to play a key role in providing analytical insights and structured planning to enable strategic and operational decision-making. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to generate planning outputs that enhance value and performance. Work closely with the airport development function (master planning), and finance, to contribute to the timely creation of integrated business plans. Provide planning support to the Executive Team, delivers insights on organizational performance, and contributes to initiatives that enhance MATAR's competitive positioning and operational effectiveness through strong business acumen, ability to synthesize complex information into actionable plans, and effective cross functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

• Develop and implement business planning frameworks to support long-term airport objectives by aligning business plans with corporate strategy and finance.
• Conduct SWOT and industry trend analyses to inform executive-level strategic decision-making.
• Lead annual and mid-term strategic reviews to ensure ongoing alignment across business units with evolving market dynamics.
• Manage long-term strategic planning processes by incorporating feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify global growth opportunities to strengthen the airport’s competitive position by tracking market trends and stakeholder needs.
• Assess strategic risks and recommend mitigations by evaluating potential threats to business continuity and performance.
• Foster collaboration with key stakeholders to support alignment with strategic objectives and enhance cross-functional cooperation. Provide guidance and mentorship to future leaders to support long-term talent development and organizational resilience.

Operational

• Oversee development of annual business plans, budgets, and forecasts to ensure consistency and alignment across operational units.
• Ensure alignment of business plans with regulatory requirements and global best practices by integrating internal governance inputs.
• Coordinate development of strategic initiatives to align with Hamad International Airport’s vision and goals by facilitating planning cycles with senior leaders.
• Conduct scenario planning and identify opportunities/risks to provide actionable strategic insights by analyzing internal and external factors affecting airport performance.
• Help define and cascade strategic priorities to ensure enterprise-wide focus and clarity on direction.
• Work with line manager in providing Support MATAR executive management through strategic planning, performance reviews, and governance support.
• Analyze organizational structures and processes to recommend efficiency improvements aligned with strategic goals.
• Analyze performance data to track achievement of business objectives and recommend course corrections as needed.
• Collaborate with departments and managers to support implementation and monitoring of approved business plans by identifying execution challenges and recommending solutions.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Corporate Strategy on progress of planning activities to enable leadership visibility.
• Coordinate quarterly strategy execution reviews by compiling updates on strategic projects, performance and improvement initiatives.
• Support Heads of Department and their teams to build and prioritize advisory initiatives from their project portfolios.
• Design and deliver internal workshops to promote planning capabilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Conduct ad hoc analysis and support tasks as directed by the Head of Corporate Strategy to contribute to efficient strategy execution
• Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Additional Accountabilities:

Stakeholder Management & Finance

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Corporate PMO and Corporate Performance teams to drive aligned planning and execution.
• Engage with external stakeholders (e.g., regulators, government agencies) to incorporate their input into business plans.
• Facilitate stakeholder collaboration by fostering effective communication, trust, and transparency to enhance mutual outcomes.
• Develop advisory relationships with key stakeholders to address project delivery challenges and improve department-level success.
• Help develop and monitor budgets for strategic initiatives to ensure optimal allocation of resources.
• Assess financial performance of initiatives against strategic objectives and recommend adjustments when necessary.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains while preserving service standards.
• Oversee the development of financial models and forecasts to support planning accuracy and resource optimization. Ensure initiatives are financially viable by aligning planning outputs with airport financial goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification /Diploma or Equivalent (Type of Diploma Based on Role) with Minimum 9 years of job-related experience OR
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 8 years of job-related experience
• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Management, Business Administration, Finance,
• Engineering or similar
• Experienced in business planning and strategy, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering business change initiatives
• Experienced in working in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills including making presentations, running workshops, conducting training sessions etc.
• Great team player with the ability to work across functions to deliver change
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to deliver and enforce governance & control without causing disruption
• Ability to coach and train others to successfully use new methods and tools
• Business acumen and the ability to manage expectations through highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Ability and confidence to present to all levels of the organization, including executive management
• Advanced research, analysis and reporting skills, especially using Microsoft Office and PPM tools
• Is able to translate strategic objectives into clear KPIs and Scorecards to monitor, measure and report performance
• High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

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About the Role Support the development, coordination and monitoring of business plans to ensure alignment with the strategic direction. The role is responsible to play a key role in providing analytical insights and structured planning to enable strategic and operational decision-making. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to generate planning outputs that enhance value and performance. Work closely with the airport development function (master planning), and finance, to contribute to the timely creation of integrated business plans. Provide planning support to the Executive Team, delivers insights on organizational performance, and contributes to initiatives that enhance MATAR's competitive positioning and operational effectiveness through strong business acumen, ability to synthesize complex information into actionable plans, and effective cross functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities Strategic Develop and implement business planning frameworks to support long-term airport objectives by aligning business plans with corporate strategy and finance. Conduct SWOT and industry trend analyses to inform executive-level strategic decision-making. Lead annual and mid-term strategic reviews to ensure ongoing alignment across business units with evolving market dynamics. Manage long-term strategic planning processes by incorporating feedback from internal and external stakeholders. Identify global growth opportunities to strengthen the airport’s competitive position by tracking market trends and stakeholder needs. Assess strategic risks and recommend mitigations by evaluating potential threats to business continuity and performance. Foster collaboration with key stakeholders to support alignment with strategic objectives and enhance cross-functional cooperation. Provide guidance and mentorship to future leaders to support long-term talent development and organizational resilience. Operational Oversee development of annual business plans, budgets, and forecasts to ensure consistency and alignment across operational units. Ensure alignment of business plans with regulatory requirements and global best practices by integrating internal governance inputs. Coordinate development of strategic initiatives to align with Hamad International Airport’s vision and goals by facilitating planning cycles with senior leaders. Conduct scenario planning and identify opportunities/risks to provide actionable strategic insights by analyzing internal and external factors affecting airport performance. Help define and cascade strategic priorities to ensure enterprise-wide focus and clarity on direction. Work with line manager in providing Support MATAR executive management through strategic planning, performance reviews, and governance support. Analyze organizational structures and processes to recommend efficiency improvements aligned with strategic goals. Analyze performance data to track achievement of business objectives and recommend course corrections as needed. Collaborate with departments and managers to support implementation and monitoring of approved business plans by identifying execution challenges and recommending solutions. Provide regular updates to the Head of Corporate Strategy on progress of planning activities to enable leadership visibility. Coordinate quarterly strategy execution reviews by compiling updates on strategic projects, performance and improvement initiatives. Support Heads of Department and their teams to build and prioritize advisory initiatives from their project portfolios. Design and deliver internal workshops to promote planning capabilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Conduct ad hoc analysis and support tasks as directed by the Head of Corporate Strategy to contribute to efficient strategy execution Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department. Additional Accountabilities: Stakeholder Management & Finance Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Corporate PMO and Corporate Performance teams to drive aligned planning and execution. Engage with external stakeholders (e.g., regulators, government agencies) to incorporate their input into business plans. Facilitate stakeholder collaboration by fostering effective communication, trust, and transparency to enhance mutual outcomes. Develop advisory relationships with key stakeholders to address project delivery challenges and improve department-level success. Help develop and monitor budgets for strategic initiatives to ensure optimal allocation of resources. Assess financial performance of initiatives against strategic objectives and recommend adjustments when necessary. Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains while preserving service standards. Oversee the development of financial models and forecasts to support planning accuracy and resource optimization. Ensure initiatives are financially viable by aligning planning outputs with airport financial goals. Qualifications and Experience: High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification /Diploma or Equivalent (Type of Diploma Based on Role) with Minimum 9 years of job-related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 8 years of job-related experience Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or similar Experienced in business planning and strategy, with a track record of successfully leading and delivering business change initiatives Experienced in working in a multi-cultural environment Excellent communication and relationship building skills including making presentations, running workshops, conducting training sessions etc. Great team player with the ability to work across functions to deliver change Ability to plan, manage and prioritize multiple projects. Ability to deliver and enforce governance & control without causing disruption Ability to coach and train others to successfully use new methods and tools Business acumen and the ability to manage expectations through highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture Ability and confidence to present to all levels of the organization, including executive management Advanced research, analysis and reporting skills, especially using Microsoft Office and PPM tools Is able to translate strategic objectives into clear KPIs and Scorecards to monitor, measure and report performance High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

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• PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QATARI CANDIDATES

Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated group performance reports and variance analyses for management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Manage the timely delivery of quarterly, half-year financial statements in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards. Oversee the preparation and consolidation of group and entity level budgets and forecasts, ensuring they are in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards.

Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities :

1. Lead the preparation and completion of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements within the required timeline for all wholly owned and JV entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS / US GAAP and Corporate Services Agreements.

2. Lead the preparation and completion of the Group’s consolidated quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial performance reports and variance analyses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS.

3. Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated, wholly owned, and JV entities’ Management Information System (MIS) packages for presentation to management, JV partners, and the board.

4. Oversee the timely preparation and presentation of materials for the Board of Directors and provide other required financial analyses to all relevant stakeholders.

5. Present entity and group level performance in the CFO’s quarterly review meeting.

6. Oversee and monitors the planning and manage entity level external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner

7. Analyze and provide insights on the financial performance impacts of organizational initiatives, such as commercial growth, divestment of assets, M&A, financing, and leasing arrangements.

8. Oversee the preparation of the internal vessel technical managing company’s monthly OPEX cost report, providing analysis and commentary on variances.

9. Leads and coordinates the ongoing development and maintenance of the MIS and reporting tools (Power BI), ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial reports, while fostering skill development within the team and ensuring knowledge sharing.

Planning

10. Lead the preparation and consolidation of Nakilat's annual budget, short- and long-term forecasts, ensuring they meet management's requirements and provide comprehensive analysis and explanations.

11. Leads, plans, and directs the preparation of the financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board where required.

12. Lead and manage the company's financial risk activities, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation for both new and existing projects. Serve as the Risk Champion, ensuring that financial risk management practices are embedded across the organization and aligned with strategic objectives.

Internal Controls

13. Monitors internal KPI targets and interacts with the different functions for regular performance reviews and evaluation of actual data.

14. Ensure all applicable financial controls are adhered to.

15. Achieve all functional objectives and KPI’s set are in accordance with the approved plans and timeline.

16. Lead, plan, and direct the timely preparation of ad-hoc models and analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions.

17. Support Investor Relations team where required – (dealing with regulatory authorities & shareholders’ inquiries, Nakilat’s Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities, etc.).

Accountabilities - 2

Generic Accountabilities :

Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ)

18. Adhere to all relevant SHEQ policies, procedures, instructions, and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.

19. Ensure policies and procedures for financial planning and management reporting functions are aligned with best practices and continuously improved.

20. Implement approved policies, processes, and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation.

Others :

21. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team to drive efficiency in financial planning & reporting processes.

22. Coordinate and communicate with JV partners / vessel managers / charterers on regular basis.

23. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager.

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field
• Specialized Accounting certificates (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA or equivalent).

Experience :

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in a multinational company in a similar position, preferably in a similar industry.

Job Specific Skills :

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (US GAAP & IFRSs)
• Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical / analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Willingness and ability to roll up your sleeves and build complex models
• Fluency in English essential (written & spoken) and Arabic is preferred.

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PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QATARI CANDIDATES Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated group performance reports and variance analyses for management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Manage the timely delivery of quarterly, half-year financial statements in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards. Oversee the preparation and consolidation of group and entity level budgets and forecasts, ensuring they are in line with CSA requirements and accounting standards. Accountabilities Key Accountabilities : 1. Lead the preparation and completion of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements within the required timeline for all wholly owned and JV entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS / US GAAP and Corporate Services Agreements. 2. Lead the preparation and completion of the Group’s consolidated quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial performance reports and variance analyses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS. 3. Lead and oversee the preparation of consolidated, wholly owned, and JV entities’ Management Information System (MIS) packages for presentation to management, JV partners, and the board. 4. Oversee the timely preparation and presentation of materials for the Board of Directors and provide other required financial analyses to all relevant stakeholders. 5. Present entity and group level performance in the CFO’s quarterly review meeting. 6. Oversee and monitors the planning and manage entity level external auditors for annual statutory audit, half-yearly review and interim audit to ensure that all audit queries are adequately addressed and resolved in a timely manner 7. Analyze and provide insights on the financial performance impacts of organizational initiatives, such as commercial growth, divestment of assets, M&A, financing, and leasing arrangements. 8. Oversee the preparation of the internal vessel technical managing company’s monthly OPEX cost report, providing analysis and commentary on variances. 9. Leads and coordinates the ongoing development and maintenance of the MIS and reporting tools (Power BI), ensuring accuracy and reliability of financial reports, while fostering skill development within the team and ensuring knowledge sharing. Planning 10. Lead the preparation and consolidation of Nakilat's annual budget, short- and long-term forecasts, ensuring they meet management's requirements and provide comprehensive analysis and explanations. 11. Leads, plans, and directs the preparation of the financial slides for JV Board meeting and present the annual budget to the JV Board where required. 12. Lead and manage the company's financial risk activities, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation for both new and existing projects. Serve as the Risk Champion, ensuring that financial risk management practices are embedded across the organization and aligned with strategic objectives. Internal Controls 13. Monitors internal KPI targets and interacts with the different functions for regular performance reviews and evaluation of actual data. 14. Ensure all applicable financial controls are adhered to. 15. Achieve all functional objectives and KPI’s set are in accordance with the approved plans and timeline. 16. Lead, plan, and direct the timely preparation of ad-hoc models and analysis to support operational and strategic business decisions. 17. Support Investor Relations team where required – (dealing with regulatory authorities & shareholders’ inquiries, Nakilat’s Board meetings AGM / EGM and related communications with regulatory authorities, etc.). Accountabilities - 2 Generic Accountabilities : Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ) 18. Adhere to all relevant SHEQ policies, procedures, instructions, and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people. 19. Ensure policies and procedures for financial planning and management reporting functions are aligned with best practices and continuously improved. 20. Implement approved policies, processes, and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates to ensure their proper implementation. Others : 21. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team to drive efficiency in financial planning & reporting processes. 22. Coordinate and communicate with JV partners / vessel managers / charterers on regular basis. 23. Carry out any other duties as directed by the Financial Planning & Reporting Manager. Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field Specialized Accounting certificates (CPA, ACCA, CA, CMA or equivalent). Experience : Minimum 8 years of related experience in a multinational company in a similar position, preferably in a similar industry. Job Specific Skills : Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles and tools. (US GAAP & IFRSs) Knowledge of financial concepts and statistical / analytical methods and ability to use data effectively to develop, implement and manage operational plans and actions Strong analytical and problem solving skills Willingness and ability to roll up your sleeves and build complex models Fluency in English essential (written & spoken) and Arabic is preferred.

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Posted Date :03/08/2022 End Date :31/03/2025

Skill required

• Exceptional planning and organizing skills
• Excellent problem-solving and creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on timely and accurate analyses.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity and reliability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented

Job Purpose

To support the effective development and delivery of the QSL Club Licensing systems for Qatari professional football clubs and to support the management of the organization’s planning, evaluation & reporting at a business/operational level.

Responsibilities and job role

• To provide support in maintaining the QSL’s licensor status with AFC by ensuring compliance with the applicable AFC regulations & requirements
• To develop & maintain templates & guidance material necessary to support club compliance with the QSL Club Licensing Regulations
• Prepare & present timely club assessment evaluation reports on compliance with applicable Club Licensing criteria
• To provide support in the timely development & implementation of QSL’s annual Business Plan
• To provide support in the timely assessment & reporting of results and outcomes against the measures & targets set in QSL’s annual Business Plan
• To prepare analysis and benchmarking reports on standards to support & inform strategic development
• Monitor, evaluate & inform the Director on matters relating to club compliance with a wide range of FIFA/AFC requirements and club well-being issues
• Monitoring of industry wide developments and trends

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications :

• Holds a bachelor's degree in Accountancy
• ACCA, ICMA or equivalent membership

Knowledge and experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a planning/regulatory role in a sports environment
• Demonstrative experience of undergoing audit processes
• Demonstrative experience of objective setting & assessment processes
• Demonstrative experience of working to deadlines
• Strong familiarity with football structures and activities

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Posted Date :03/08/2022 End Date :31/03/2025 Skill required

Exceptional planning and organizing skills Excellent problem-solving and creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on timely and accurate analyses. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization High level of integrity and reliability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented Job Purpose

To support the effective development and delivery of the QSL Club Licensing systems for Qatari professional football clubs and to support the management of the organization’s planning, evaluation & reporting at a business/operational level. Responsibilities and job role

To provide support in maintaining the QSL’s licensor status with AFC by ensuring compliance with the applicable AFC regulations & requirements To develop & maintain templates & guidance material necessary to support club compliance with the QSL Club Licensing Regulations Prepare & present timely club assessment evaluation reports on compliance with applicable Club Licensing criteria To provide support in the timely development & implementation of QSL’s annual Business Plan To provide support in the timely assessment & reporting of results and outcomes against the measures & targets set in QSL’s annual Business Plan To prepare analysis and benchmarking reports on standards to support & inform strategic development Monitor, evaluate & inform the Director on matters relating to club compliance with a wide range of FIFA/AFC requirements and club well-being issues Monitoring of industry wide developments and trends Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications

: Holds a bachelor's degree in Accountancy ACCA, ICMA or equivalent membership Knowledge and experience: At least 5 years’ experience in a planning/regulatory role in a sports environment Demonstrative experience of undergoing audit processes Demonstrative experience of objective setting & assessment processes Demonstrative experience of working to deadlines Strong familiarity with football structures and activities

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**About the role**:
As Remuneration and Manpower Planning Business Partner, you will be responsible for helping us achieve this ambition:

- Accountable to formulate manpower plans for effective utilization of existing resources capacity and implement strategies that will ensure that the organization has the required skills to meet the current and future needs.
- Deliver error-free HR processes and effectively manage remuneration/benefit programs for MATAR.
- Lead and manage the annual manpower budgeting process ensuring timely collection, processing and presentation of information in accordance with the agreed Human Resources and Finance strategy.
- Ensure that manpower requisitions and staff movements are in accordance with the approved organization chart.
- Facilitate the discussion with line management and HRBP in creating optimal plans for remuneration and manpower planning at MATAR.
- Develop and submit new and or alternative approaches to compensation structure based on peer comparison, market best practices and trends while taking into consideration company group policies.
- Ensure execution of internal and external benchmarks, peers, and consolidate results analysis to achieve justified R&B decision making.
- Ensure that compensation packages for employees with the same level of experience and responsibilities are on par, particularly when no quantitative performance criteria are set.
- Propose changes to the remuneration and manpower planning policies based on best practices and according to the existing framework or guidelines.
- Monitor compliance with company policy; when necessary, update and develop new compliance policies to reflect the business need.

**Qualifications**:
**About you**:

- Must have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of work-related experience
- Ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly and arrive at robust, defendable views
- Must have Consultant background in compensation and benefits within a large group or holding companies
- Knowledge in policies and procedures would be an added advantage
- Global experience and Airport / Airline background are an advantage