Arada Planning Manager

About Arada and the Role

Arada develops communities designed to inspire healthier and more meaningful lives through innovative developments and a commitment to sustainability. Joining Arada means becoming part of a collaborative and ambitious team. We are seeking an Arada Planning Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position for candidates eligible to work under applicable Saudization regulations.

Role Overview

The Planning Manager will be responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring integrated master programs for large-scale real estate and master development projects in Saudi Arabia. This role oversees project planning and scheduling across the full development lifecycle, ensuring alignment between design, authority approvals, procurement, tendering, construction, and handover. The position requires strong technical expertise in project planning, program management, delay analysis, and project controls, along with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and provide accurate, timely reporting to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master development programs covering the complete project lifecycle, from initiation and design development through construction and handover.
• Establish project baselines, milestones, critical paths, and key deliverables in line with approved project objectives.
• Monitor program progress against approved schedules, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop recovery programs and mitigation strategies to address delays and protect key project milestones.
• Prepare periodic progress reports, dashboards, schedule updates, and executive-level presentations.
• Analyse schedule variances, identify critical delays, and assess their impact on overall project delivery.
• Conduct critical-path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and delay impact assessments.
• Review Extension of Time (EOT) submissions, delay claims, and supporting program documentation.
• Coordinate with Development, Design, Commercial, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure integrated program planning.
• Monitor design deliverables, authority approvals, NOCs, procurement activities, and tender milestones against the overall master program.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and project management teams to maintain program alignment.
• Establish and maintain standardized planning methodologies, scheduling procedures, and reporting frameworks.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project planning and program management.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in project planning, program management, delay analysis, and project controls.
• Experience in large-scale real estate and master development projects.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in providing accurate and timely reporting to senior management.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis. The position is aligned with local workforce requirements and is intended for candidates eligible to work under applicable Saudization regulations.

Application

Arada is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive and make a meaningful impact. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth within our team.