5 Head Of Planning jobs in Qatar
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Primary Purpose Of The Job
Establish and implement solar power plant equipment reliability, maintainability and durability strategies together with associated maintenance programs.
Oversee power production performance and implement required improvements as appropriate to meet targets.
Required Experience And Skills
- Minimum 15 year's work experience, with at least 5 years in large solar power plants, preferably in harsh desert operating environment
- Strong working knowledge of electrical engineering/technical practices related to Photovoltaic systems.
- Experience in conducting Failure Mode/Effect and root cause analysis.
- Experience with SAP based CMMS.
- Competent with Reliability tools such as ACA, RCA, RCM, FMEA techniques.
- Familiar with SAP Plant Management module.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Teamwork and collaborative work approach
Educational Qualifications
- BSc degree in Electrical Engineering from an internationally recognised university.
- Professional association in the related Engineering institution/society preferred.
HEAD, PLANNING & RELIABILITY
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Establish and implement solar power plant equipment reliability, maintainability and durability strategies together with associated maintenance programs.
Oversee power production performance and implement required improvements as appropriate to meet targets.
Experience
- Minimum 15 year's work experience, with at least 5 years in large solar power plants, preferably in harsh desert operating environment
- Strong working knowledge of electrical engineering/technical practices related to Photovoltaic systems.
- Experience in conducting Failure Mode/Effect and root cause analysis.
- Experience with SAP based CMMS.
- Competent with Reliability tools such as ACA, RCA, RCM, FMEA techniques.
- Familiar with SAP Plant Management module.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Teamwork and collaborative work approach
Qualifications- BSc degree in Electrical Engineering from an internationally recognised university.
- Professional association in the related Engineering institution/society preferred.
Business Planning Head
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Location
Doha, Qatar
Experience
10-12
Job Type
Recruitment
Job Description
Business Planning Head
Job Objective:
To manage the development of the business plans and strategy, setting the performance measures, tracking and monitoring the performance process in order to ensure that the plans transformed into functional targets, operational performance of the organization is tracked and are aligned vision and strategic priorities.
Key Accountabilities:
- Business Planning & Corporate Strategy
- Performance Management
- New Business Opportunities
- People Management
- Organization Structure
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Business Administration or a Professional Qualification.
Finance certification (CA/ACCA) is a must
Minimum Experience:
- 10 years of relevant experience preferably with an Oil and Gas company, with at least 3 years in a lead role
Job Specific Skills:
Knowledge of strategic planning processes.
- Conceptual and strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Awareness of management models.
- Advanced financial analysis and presentation skills.
- Outstanding leadership skills and an ability to connect with people to drive successful relationships.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision making & problem-solving skills
Business Planning
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Location
Doha, Qatar
Experience
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Job Title: Business Planning & Operations Lead
Location: Qatar
Industry: Technology / Multinational Corporation
Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Business Planning & Operations Lead to support and drive operational excellence across business rhythms in the country. The role is critical in ensuring the implementation and governance of Microsoft's Customer Engagement Model (MCEM), Rhythm of Business (RoB), and key strategic programs. This position will partner closely with Country Leadership and regional teams to streamline processes, provide business insights, and maximize execution outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and execution of MCEM RoB in the country, ensuring full alignment with the MCEM RoB RACI model and driving adoption across business segments.
- Own the local landing and enablement of the Individual Accountability Planning (IAP) for Managers, including coaching, communication, and education on tools and reporting frameworks.
- Manage the communication framework and governance for all MCEM RoB-related activities in the country.
- Prepare and consolidate weekly country-level RoB outcome summaries, aligned with regional (CEMA) MCEM templates.
- Ensure focus on critical business issues through structured RoB agendas and standardization (summaries, calendars, notes, follow-ups).
- Actively collaborate with Area and SubArea BPMs to provide and receive feedback on RoB execution and tool adoption.
- Recommend and implement process simplifications without compromising business outcomes; align local rhythms with MCEM RoB.
- Orchestrate and manage Country Leadership Team meetings (cadence, content, stakeholders, reporting) and ensure accountability on follow-ups.
- Provide business insights to support leadership decision-making and identify growth and execution opportunities.
- Support country-level business planning, resource management, and alignment with global strategies (e.g., MCAPS).
- Lead the implementation and tracking of local strategic programs, ensuring alignment with goals, proper communication, resource allocation, and timeline adherence.
- Drive the development and execution of the Country Growth Plan, ensuring cross-functional alignment and follow-through.
- Lead the adoption of standard tools (MSXi, GSOC) and retire legacy local reporting systems; champion tool standardization and process consistency.
- Track performance against business plans, support course correction, and influence execution effectiveness.
- Be the point of contact for GSOC, support its expansion, provide coaching, and manage escalations to Area owners.
Key Success Indicators
- Full adoption of MCEM RoB and IAP for Managers across the country.
- Delivery of business planning (BP) outputs as per guidelines.
- On-time execution of strategic programs aligned with the business plan.
- 100% adoption of standard toolsets (MSXi, GSOC).
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Operations, or related field.
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in business planning, operations, or program management, preferably in a multinational or tech-driven environment.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft ecosystem tools and methodologies (MCEM, MSXi, GSOC).
- Excellent analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence across multiple levels of leadership.
Business Planning Officer
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The Business Planning Officer /Specialist reports to the Strategy and Business Planning Manager. He/she plays a pivotal role in developing, overseeing, and refining MCQ's annual business planning process. Ensures that business plans are aligned with the overall strategic goals of the company. Monitors business plan implementation, facilitates strategic initiatives, and provides data-driven insights that enable informed decision-making at the management level.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Business Planning & Modelling
- Develop and oversee annual business plans and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitate internal discussions to align departmental goals with the broader company vision and strategy and review and harmonize business plans.
- Coordinate with the Strategy & Data Analyst development and delivery of data-driven insights and recommendations that support decision-making throughout the planning and execution process.
- Identify potential risks to business plans and collaborate with Department Directors to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the achievement of business objectives
- Liaise with PMO on project progress, and evaluate and reflect changes in business plan when needed.
- Assist on financial forecasts and budgets based on market analysis and business goals.
- Contribute to monitoring financial performance against budgets.
- Create and maintain business models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Evaluate business initiatives and investments for alignment with long-term objectives.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in business planning and strategic management.
Strategic initiative and project management
- Support with overseeing and coordination of all ongoing/planned MCQ projects assigned to the strategy team
- Develop project scopes, objectives, and schedules for corresponding initiatives and projects
- Assign project tasks and milestones
- Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Mitigation
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment of business plans.
- Present strategic plans and business cases to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact business plans.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure business continuity
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems and processes, considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems and processes, considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a similar discipline from a reputable university. Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of strong experience in business planning, strategy development, or project management within a corporate environment
- Proven experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and business planning processes
Required Competencies
Functional Competencies
- Excellent understanding of strategic planning and business modeling.
- Proficient in business planning and project management software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong ability to analyze business data and trends, and translate them into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
- Advanced skills in financial analysis and budgeting
- Strong business acumen and industry-specific knowledge
- Effective project management skills
- Strong presentation skills and ability to tailor communication to different audiences
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong ability to think strategically and align day-to-day activities with long-term business goals
- Good critical thinking and strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work across teams and departments, fostering collaboration and aligning business functions with strategic goals
- Strong organizational skills
- Good ability to identify, summarize, and communicate key insights and messages
- Proactive, flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure
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