25 Planning Manager jobs in Qatar

Our client is also in JV in Qatar with some of the world's largest global contracting firms, positioning them at the forefront of several large-scale developments in Qatar. They have recently been awarded framework contracts for multi-million dollar projects within the Rail & Metro sector. Alongside their international partners, our client will be developing underground, rail, and metro stations across Doha. As a result of securing such high-value and prestigious projects, several senior-level positions have arisen for candidates experienced in the rail, underground, subway, and metro sectors. We are currently seeking to recruit a

Planning Manager / Senior Planning Engineer . Based on site, you will work with the Project Manager to deliver the project within time, budget, and specifications. Manage a team of Planning Engineers Be involved throughout the entire pre-planning, planning, and construction phases Manage relationships with the client, consultants, and framework partners Manage in-house construction teams and external subcontractors As a Planning Manager, you will be/have: A HNC or Degree in Construction or Engineering 10 years of experience Experience on Rail – Underground – Subway or Metro Projects Experience working for a recognized main contractor or subcontractor Ideally, experience with Primavera Current role as Project Controls Manager, Senior Planning Engineer, or Planner About The Company Imperium Consulting is an international recruitment consultancy specializing in tailored solutions within the Construction and Oil & Gas sectors. Established in 2007, Imperium Consulting has offices in the UK, UAE, and India. We are preferred recruitment partners for some of the world's largest real estate developers, project management consultancies, main contractors, and international oil companies. Imperium Consulting offers bespoke global recruitment services, including retained international campaigns, advertised search, executive search, and traditional practices.

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Being the main point of contact for planning advice on all planning issues associated with any given development.

Identifying project risks, rewards, and constraints.

Producing high quality reports, briefings and publicity material for a range of audiences.

Checking all reports and correspondence produced by planning staff to ensure it is accurate and of the highest

quality.

Preparation of Planning Package (EPC) & follow up the team to update on weekly / Monthly basis

Analysis of Variance and preparation of re-baseline schedule.

Organizing Weekly meetings both internal & with Client.

Cost monitoring, Comparison & cost report preparation on monthly basis.

Prepare & Issue Project Performance report to top management.

Prepare EOT supporting documents based on IAP & TIA.

Providing all the Planning Deliverables like manpower histogram, Equipment, Planned Progress S-Curves.

Ensured that notices and certificates are issued and received in accordance with the contract.

Monitored contract performance to determine necessity for amendments and extensions of contracts, and

compliance to contractual obligations. Collated & compiled data for preparation of monthly payment certificates

against progress.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Compensation**
**and manpower planning Manager**

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Development and implementation of competitive compensation structures and processes to attract and retain the right talent at the right price.
- Managing and driving year-end compensation programs, including salary, merit increases, bonuses, and promotions as per the global processes put in place by the company
- Conducting and participating in appropriate salary benchmarking surveys
- Assessing market conditions and pay practices to ensure competitiveness of internal compensation levels and present findings to the senior HR team
- Working with HR colleagues to develop appropriate job grading and salary levels for new positions.
- Conducting training and education on compensation programs and year-end processes
- Maintaining knowledge of current issues and laws related to compensation and assure organizational adherence.
- Providing HR colleagues answers to questions they have about compensation for their organizations
- Maintaining compensation data and ensuring accuracy
- Providing input on local sales plans to ensure continued drive of the right behavior(s) leading to increased profitability.
- Be part of the global compensation team and as such be involved on global compensation projects as grading system, Information System implementation or any other special projects as needed.
- Manage the process of manpower planning in order to anticipate company's overall manpower needs in order to achieve its business objectives.
- Plan and support the implementation of the workforce planning software solution for the organization.
- Ensure the timely and accurate migration of accurate data from the planning system to the transactional system.
- Assist all organizational units with the preparation and the transactional exercise of the ad-hoc manpower plan changes
- Assist the Executive Management with the Planning KPIs

**What You’ll Bring**
- Undergraduate degree with emphasis in HR or related field required; (SPHR, CCP) certification preferred.
- Minimum of 8+ years of direct experience in the area of compensation development
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Self-motivated and proactive problem solver adept at achieving results individually and working in a team-oriented environment to meet established deadlines and achieve results
- Delivers high attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are preferred
- Excellent planning and project management skills with emphasis of projects from start to finish including needs identification and assessment, solution design and implementation of compensation programs and processes.
- Strong systems capabilities; knowledge of Success Factors a plus.
- Consultative skills and ability to lead and work on cross-functional teams.

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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Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Budgeting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units.
• Collaborate with department and subsidiary heads to consolidate and align budgets.
• Build financial models that support strategic business goals and performance targets.

Forecasting & Analysis:

• Develop dynamic financial forecasts and scenario planning models.
• Track and report monthly, quarterly, and annual performance against budget.
• Conduct variance analysis with actionable insights and recommendations.

Strategic Support:

• Evaluate investments, M&A opportunities, and other strategic initiatives through detailed business case analysis.
• Support the executive team with data-driven insights to inform long-term strategic planning.

Reporting & KPIs:

• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and monitor key performance indicators across business units.
• Present clear and concise financial insights to drive business performance.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Identify areas for process optimization in FP&A and implement best practices.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with financial policies and standards.
• Leverage ERP and financial tools for automation and efficiency.

Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline (Master’s / MBA / CFA preferred).
• 5–7 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in the hospitality, restaurant, or real estate sectors.
• Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP and BI tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Power BI) are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong business partnering mindset with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Preferred: Experience in hotel or restaurant operations at a managerial level.

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Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Budgeting: Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units. Collaborate with department and subsidiary heads to consolidate and align budgets. Build financial models that support strategic business goals and performance targets. Forecasting & Analysis: Develop dynamic financial forecasts and scenario planning models. Track and report monthly, quarterly, and annual performance against budget. Conduct variance analysis with actionable insights and recommendations. Strategic Support: Evaluate investments, M&A opportunities, and other strategic initiatives through detailed business case analysis. Support the executive team with data-driven insights to inform long-term strategic planning. Reporting & KPIs: Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders. Identify and monitor key performance indicators across business units. Present clear and concise financial insights to drive business performance. Process Improvement & Compliance: Identify areas for process optimization in FP&A and implement best practices. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with financial policies and standards. Leverage ERP and financial tools for automation and efficiency. Skills Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related discipline (Master’s / MBA / CFA preferred). 5–7 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in the hospitality, restaurant, or real estate sectors. Strong hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP and BI tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Power BI) are a plus. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong business partnering mindset with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders. Leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team. Preferred: Experience in hotel or restaurant operations at a managerial level.

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As Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the project management of strategic projects from the beginning to the end of their life cycle by monitoring and tracking tasks and activities, prioritizing actions and project plans, ensuring those are kept up to date at all times.

As part of complex projects, you will be responsible to work closely with all stakeholder to oversee the projects and to ensure progress and successful implementation.

You will act as the focal point for the VP Airline Partnerships and as well as VP Fleet Planning & Strategy, and provide administrative support at an excellent standard.

The key accountabilities for the role are:

- Lead project management team and closely work with internal and external stakeholders on relevant projects.
- Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with key partner airlines by establishing a close coordination, tracking projects and follow up to ensure that partnerships create value to Qatar Airways.
- Work closely with the respective stakeholders to support in the oversight of all projects from kick off to delivery.
- Provide assistance in budget preparation and monitoring of expenditures so that all projects are managed within the assigned budget.
- Provide technical and logístical support to VP Airline Partnerships, VP FP&S, project managers or other relevant parties involved in the projects.
- Lead the monitoring of progress of the projects and provide periodic updates to VP Airline Partnerships, VP FP&S, and Project Managers on the agreed timelines.
- Ensures proper and detailed project management documentation is in place, including projects plans, design, projects briefs, performance and development criteria, change requests, resources updates, and specifications changes and project related dependencies.
- Ensure proper presentation of business cases, project briefs and related information to relevant stakeholders by ensuring that objectives are properly documented and followed, in order to maintain project timelines and requirements.
- Coordinate to manage aircraft wet-lease project from and to Qatar Airways including steering of all internal coordination and project management as well as being the focal point to the third party airline involved.
- Manages strategic partnership and investment projects and acts as focal point of such projects on behalf of the VP Airline Partnerships and VP FP&S.
- Oversees the preparation of administration related reports and analysis, taking a lead role in setting and/or improving policies and procedures, communicating and clarifying company policies and resolving admin related cases with Finance, Contracts, Legal departments.
- Provides business documentation support, including report writing, presentation creation and spreadsheet preparation.
- Identify additional cooperation areas jointly by closely working with internal and external partners to maximize benefit to both parties.
- Conducts site visits, meets various stakeholders for project coordination to assess Project feasibility.
- Acts as first point of contact and provides key liaison with the main stakeholders within the business and externally to the Group in relation to all assigned projects.
- Continuously improve and oversee existing admin processes and information systems, to ensure streamlined and efficient processes and systems are in place to support realization of projects within VP Airline Partnerships and VP FP&S office.
- Resolves complex project/administrative problems independently but ensures that the structure, standards, processes and tools as defined by the company are in place and maintained.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
- Minimum 6 years of experience with similar role, preferred airline experience
- Project Management related licenses or professional certification
- Experience of airport, airlines or governmental agencies
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of Project Management field
- Managerial skills
- Excellent coaching and training skills

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

About Us

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

About the Role

The Public Transport Planning and Operation Manager will be responsible for leading the public transport planning and operation team in a critical role that shapes the future of urban mobility. This position requires a high level of expertise and dedication to public transportation systems.

1. Provide strategic leadership and direction to the public transport planning and operation team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions.
2. Collaborate closely with transport planning and modeling teams to design and implement integrated public transport networks that meet the evolving needs of urban populations.
3. Oversee the planning, implementation, and optimization of various public transport modes, including metro systems, Light Rail Transit (LRT), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), conventional bus services, and micromobility solutions.
4. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of public transport operations, including scheduling, route planning, and capacity management to maximize system efficiency and passenger satisfaction.
5. Stay at the forefront of public transport technologies, including Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems and automatic fare collection systems, to ensure the integration of cutting-edge solutions in transport operations.
6. Conduct thorough analyses of transport data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
7. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, transport authorities, and community organizations, to align transport initiatives with broader urban development goals.
8. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines in the planning and operation of public transport systems.
9. Manage budgets, resources, and personnel effectively to achieve organizational objectives and maintain operational excellence.
10. Provide expert guidance on long-term transport strategies and contribute to the development of sustainable urban mobility plans.

What do we need from you

• Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering or a closely related field is required
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in public transport planning and operations
• Demonstrated expertise in urban mobility solutions and sustainable transportation systems
• Proven track record of successful leadership in complex transportation projects
• In-depth knowledge of public transport technologies, including AVL and fare collection systems
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in transport data analysis and performance metrics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Comprehensive understanding of transportation regulations and safety standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and diverse teams effectively
• Professional certification in project management or transportation planning is highly desirable

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