20 Planning Lead jobs in Qatar

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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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

Job title

Lead Planning Officer

Ref #

Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Engineering

• Closing date: 03-Nov-2025

As a Lead Planning Officer in Centralized Planning Department you will Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures, contribute to cost control by optimizing aircraft ground time / manpower resources. Develop short/mid-term maintenance plans while ensuring costs optimization and airworthiness constraints. Coordinate with concerned sections within and outside technical department for effective implementation of these plans. Participate in decision making related to maintenance requirements within QROC for recovery after schedule disruptions.

Operational Accountabilities;

• Develop monthly maintenance plan to optimize check yield while satisfying ground slot, capacity and facility constraints. Liaise with Schedules Planning on matters related to the monthly plan.
• Perform fleet tail assignment, keeping in view all maintenance constraints, once the monthly schedule has been released and coordinate with schedules planning to resolve unassigned flights.
• Review monthly flight schedule released by Schedules Planning to ensure required ground time availability for maintenance checks and operational flexibility. Liaise with Schedules Planning for necessary adjustments required to optimize the maintenance plan or to meet aircraft scheduled / unscheduled maintenance requirements.
• Ensure airworthiness of Qatar Airways fleet by ensuring all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks are planned and controlled within the approved check limits. Ensure these controls are maintained during flight schedule changes. Keep in view the scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance requirements participate in preparing plans with Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) team to facilitate schedule recovery in case of disruptions, new aircraft delivery delays or to provide aircraft availability for charter flights and accordingly take decisions on adjustment of maintenance downtimes.
• Contribute to revenue generation potential by offering higher capacity through maintenance slot adjustments as requested by commercial and cargo department.
• Make necessary adjustments in the hangar inputs based on weekly inputs review meeting and ensure necessary actions related to aircraft scheduling arising out of this meeting.
• Prepare and present statistics of schedule changes requested to accommodate various schedule/unscheduled maintenance requirements.
• Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department

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Qualifications

• High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification /Diploma or Equivalent (Type of Diploma Based on Role) with Minimum 5 years of job-related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 4 years of job-related experience.
• General knowledge of Aircraft Systems, Maintenance environment constraints.
• Knowledge of CAMO/Part 145 regulations and functions.
• Proficient in MS Excel/Word/project.
• Project Management and execution.
• Ability to communicate technical information to sections within Technical Department.
• Proficiency in TRAX (or any other Maintenance system being used by Qatar Airways). Good understanding of Airbus and Boeing maintenance documentation.

About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before. So, whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination.

Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

*About Qatar Airways Group *
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

So whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

Position: Planning Manager

Location: Site Base

Project Duration: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using
  Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline programs, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish work breakdown structures (WBS) for project planning.

Delay Analysis & Claims Management:

• Conduct forensic delay analysis to assess project delays and recommend EOT claims.
• Collaborate with contract teams to prepare claims and variations.
• Provide reports on potential risks and mitigations related to project schedules.

Resource & Cost Management:

• Optimize resource allocation and track productivity against planned targets.
• Support cost control teams with cash flow forecasts and
  S-curves
  .
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure alignment between schedule and budget.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting:

• Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Liaise with project managers, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are met.
• Provide support for tender planning and bid submission schedules.

Key Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 18+ years of experience in planning and scheduling, preferably in infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in FIDIC contracts and extension of time (EOT) claims.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Knowledge of delay analysis techniques (e.g., Time Impact Analysis, Windows Analysis).
• Experience with cost control, resource loading, and risk assessment.
• Strong Excel and report writing skills.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or PSP certification is an advantage.
• Experience in GCC projects and familiarity with local regulations.

DRAWLINES ENGINEERING CONSULT is looking for Planning Manager in Doha, Qatar

Job Description:

The Planning Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive project master development schedules and timelines for large-scale mixed-use development projects. This role ensures effective coordination across multiple disciplines and stakeholders, aligning project milestones with business objectives and regulatory requirements. The Planning Manager drives proactive planning strategies to mitigate risks, optimize resource allocation, and facilitate timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project master schedules and work plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to align schedules.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct scenario planning and schedule risk analysis to identify potential delays.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual timelines and regulatory approvals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in planning and scheduling within real estate development companies.
• Proficiency with scheduling software (e.g., Excel Gantt Charts, Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong understanding of large mixed-use development project complexities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyse complex schedules and forecast potential impacts on project delivery.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 6 months

Position: Planning Manager

Location: Site Base

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline programs, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish work breakdown structures (WBS) for project planning.

Delay Analysis & Claims Management:

• Conduct forensic delay analysis to assess project delays and recommend EOT claims.
• Collaborate with contract teams to prepare claims and variations.
• Provide reports on potential risks and mitigations related to project schedules.

Resource & Cost Management:

• Optimize resource allocation and track productivity against planned targets.
• Support cost control teams with cash flow forecasts and S-curves.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure alignment between schedule and budget.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting:

• Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Liaise with project managers, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are met.
• Provide support for tender planning and bid submission schedules.

Key Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 18+ years of experience in planning and scheduling, preferably in infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in FIDIC contracts and extension of time (EOT) claims.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Knowledge of delay analysis techniques (e.g., Time Impact Analysis, Windows Analysis).
• Experience with cost control, resource loading, and risk assessment.
• Strong Excel and report writing skills.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or PSP certification is an advantage.
• Experience in GCC projects and familiarity with local regulations.

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Job Description:

Planning Manager (Infrastructure)

Qatar

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Manager (Infrastructure) to join our team In this role you will manage the program-wide project control/ scheduling activities and maintain the Program Master Schedule. Developing capability and supervising the performance for all program planning/scheduling development, analysis, reporting and progress

evaluation.

The position interfaces with the Client, Project Director, Contracts Managers, Design and Engineering team, Construction Directors, and has oversight of all construction scheduling activities. Reports to the Program Director.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provides guidance and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex planning problems
• Interfaces with clients and attends regular meetings and provides statistical reports
• Manages a team of Planning Engineers/Specialists who are qualified to analyze and evaluate project progress performance against an established schedule with critical milestones
• Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages
• Supports/performs integration of scope, cost and schedule within the WBS and ensure mapping is accurate on an ongoing basis
• Leads the preparation and establishment of effective schedule management plans and procedures and monitors, refines, and improves the reporting and controls tools as required
• Works with the Senior Planning Manager and the Project Controls Director on the development and maintenance of the program wide work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Leads the development and maintenance of the program wide integrated schedule
• Provides necessary assistance to the project and client teams in planning, scheduling, and reporting on issues/progress of the works
• Assists in developing the program's procurement strategy and its associated phasing timelines and updates it regularly
• Participates in the development of key milestones dates and schedule requirements in the RFPs for the design consultants and construction contractors
• Participates in the review and response to bidders' queries during tender periods
• Participates in the weekly and monthly progress meetings with the contractors, supervision consultants and the client
• Create statistical reports for management on a recurring or one-of-a-kind basis
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in preferably in Civil and/or any other engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in project control and scheduling for engineering, construction, and supervision activities, including supervisory or managerial experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience with construction and design projects.
• Proficient PC skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Primavera P6 and Power BI .
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
• Knowledgeable of current Primavera Enterprise Systems scheduling technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects.
• MMUP/ MME certificate is a must.

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Job title

Corporate Planning Manager

Ref #

Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Corporate & Commercial

• Closing date: 30-Oct-2025

Description

As Corporate Planning Manager, you will be working within the Corporate Planning team, responsible for developing medium and long-term strategic initiatives, working on day-to-day functions, projects and ad-hoc tasks across the division. You will be managing analysis and data gathering requests, both internally within CP and between departments. Within a complex data environment, tasks will involve ensuring teams perform sound analytic processing and comprehensive market research to support informed decision-making within CP. Through your team member's support (or independently), formulate and deliver recommendations to CP, and for management and the rest of the business (jointly). The role will steer decision making and represent CP on departmental cross-functional initiatives.

This role falls under Corporate Strategy:

• Be part of a team that delivers material on core Corporate Planning-related activities which support various strategic projects, both internally and externally, on an ad-hoc basis.
• Manage the preparation of long-term strategic plans and the evaluation of key strategic decisions predominantly in respect to hub, network and fleet:

o Devise robust and adaptable data models to provide factually based strategic guidance

o Preparation and evaluation of long-term network and fleet plans

o Evaluation of investment proposals including new routes or third-party carriers

o Assessing demand and evaluating the profitability of such initiatives

o Evaluation of measures to enhance profitability

• Keep abreast with key industry developments including monitoring of trends to forecast opportunities and challenges for QR.

• Respond to Aeropolitical & Corporate Affairs department queries pertaining to QR current and future operation as well as other industry data requests.

• Contribute to the preparation of Fleet and Strategy management presentations.

Be a comfortable mentor for junior team members and be able to provide guidance, as required.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to join the Corporate Strategy Team.

• Minimum qualification of bachelor's degree or equivalent is essential.
• 7+ years of job-related experience
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial aviation economics, strategic planning and business management. Experience working in an Airline Network Planning environment desirable.
• Able to cope under pressure and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage and scrutinize detailed data analysis.
• Ability to produce and deliver impactful management level presentations
• Ability to interpret and evaluate market research and/or reports
• Able to engage, influence and manage peers at all levels across the business both to technical and non-technical audiences

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

So whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

About the role:

• Act as the Baggage Handling, PLB and BME Operations Subject Matter Expert (BHS SME) in all related projects including, but not limited to, the Airport Expansion Projects, infrastructure upgrade/modification projects, operations enhancement/optimization projects, special events and commercial projects, as well as asset/quality/environmental/safety/security/emergency/business continuity management systems projects.
• Ensuring appropriate technology, functionality, methodology, process, and user requirements are utilized in line with the business objectives, regulatory requirements and industry trends.
• Support the Manager BHS and PLB Operations in the development of forward planning of the operations and resources for the current and the next two seasons of the flight schedule.
• Support the Manager BHS and PLB Operations in the development of the operation and resource planning for special events such as FIFA 2022 event.
• Support the Manager BHS and PLB Operations in the development of the procurement and services contracts.
• Support the Manager BHS and PLB Operations in the development and monitoring of the department operations budgets and expenditures.
• Support the Manager BHS and PLB Operations in the development and execution of a scheme to monitor and control the service providers, suppliers, and O&M contractor's service level delivery and resource deployment in compliance to the contractual requirement. As an expert in the Baggage Handling, the PLB, and the BME operations, ensure that CONOPS, SOP, BCP, training, and the resources and services required for the operations are available, accurate, up to date, and optimized to achieve business objectives including capacity, performance, availability, and operating cost.
• Keep close contact and coordinate with Flight Data Management and Resource Planning team to acquire the most updated flight schedule and passenger load forecast for the current and the next two seasons as soon as the information is available.
• Through personal visits and periodic meetings, keep in contact and coordinate with stakeholders such as Qatar Airways and AOC representative to gather intelligence and prediction on industry trend.
• Attend innovation workshops and project meetings to keep in contact and coordinate with other Matar departments including TOPS, IT, FM, and Commercial departments for projects, initiatives, and events information. Monitor local news, rule and regulations such as MOPH requirements, labour law, severe weather warning, school holidays, major Expo or sports events, public holidays, in order to do forward planning and anticipate any potential operational requirements.
• Supervise the Business Improvement Analyst and Scheduling operators to combine flight schedule data, passenger load forecast, industry trends information, projects, initiatives, and events information into demand forecast.
• Supervise the operations planning team to develop operations response plan to the demand forecast and special events.
• Develop and propose to the Airport Management the resource and service requirements needed to support the operations response plan.
• Supervise the Scheduling Operator to create and distribute appropriate shift roster in line with the resource requirement of the department.
• Identify and define operations process required to support the operations response plan.
• Support the implementation and control of the document control procedures in the Department.
• Compile, coordinate, review, approve, support, as well as develop baggage handling, PLB, and BME reference documents such as SOP, BCP, OWi, O&M manuals, as build drawings, design drawings, functional design specification, operations concept, training materials, and etc. to ensure high level of standards meeting with the business objectives.
• Identify competencies and/or skill gaps of relevant stakeholders' s personnel, coordinate, develop, facilitate and conduct training related to BHS, PLB, and BME related facilities, systems, and services in order to ensure safety, security, efficiency, and high level of services for all stakeholders.
• Develop, review, and/or approve the documents required in the procurement process such as business case, feasibility study, TOR, SOW, technical specifications, BOO, project and delivery plan, evaluation criteria, QCC, RFI, proof of service delivery, etc.
• Develop, review, analyse, and manage the responses to contractors, suppliers, other airport department, and other stakeholders for any queries related to the BHS, PLB, and BME operations in general.
• Support the Manager BHS & PLB Operations and the Operations Management team in the preparation of the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually management report.
• Support the Manager BHS & PLB Operations in the evaluation and proofing of invoices from the contractors.
• Assisting the Manager BHS & PLB Operations in managing the procurement and acceptance of any products or services.
• Identify and initiate continuous improvement projects to ensure long-term sustainability of the facilities, system, and services meeting with the business objectives.
• Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 6 years of job-related experience
• High discipline, Strong Leadership, Customer Oriented, Result Driven, Self-Motivated.
• Thorough knowledge of airport and airline operational methods and procedures. Thorough knowledge and understanding of Baggage Handling Systems and Services
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of PLB, GPU, and PCA Systems and Services
• Ability to develop operational process flow diagram.
• High proficiency in both written and spoken English with excellent capability in concept of operations and operation procedure writing.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills. Able to persuade and motivate others.
• Strong process-oriented, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills with a Win-Win attitude.
• Ability to conduct training and giving presentation in front of a large group of audience in English language.
• Strong project management skills; able to work on multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
• Ability to foster teamwork and work effectively in both formal and informal teams with members from multiple organizations.
• IT literate and has proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, and Project.
• Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.