Project Planning Manager - Italy

pSince 2012, Khazna has become the leading wholesale data center provider in the Middle East and North Africa, delivering reliable and scalable infrastructure to support the region’s growing digital ecosystem. We are seeking a Project Planning Manager to for leading the planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring functions across construction projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with contractual and strategic requirements. /ph3KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES /h3ulliDevelop, review, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. /liliEstablish baseline programs in line with project scope, milestones, and contract requirements. /liliDefine work breakdown structures (WBS) and planning methodologies. /liliMonitor project progress and performance against the approved schedule. /liliIdentify delays, risks, and critical path impacts, and propose mitigation strategies. /liliLead schedule updates, progress measurement, and forecasting. /liliManage the PMC’s planning engineer and project controls team to deliver the employer’s requirements. /liliEnsure consistency and standardization of planning practices across projects. /liliCoordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors. /liliPrepare and present weekly and monthly progress reports to senior management and clients. /liliProvide dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics. /liliSupport executive-level reporting and decision-making. /liliConduct delay analysis (EOT claims, disruption analysis). /liliSupport claims preparation and evaluation. /liliIdentify planning risks and develop contingency plans. /liliLiaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams. /liliParticipate in project meetings and provide planning insights. /liliEnsure alignment between construction, procurement, and engineering schedules. /li /ulh3QUALIFICATIONS COMPETENCIES /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management (master’s degree preferred). /lili10 + years of experience of construction planning and scheduling. /liliAt least 5 years in a senior/lead planning role on large-scale projects (e.g., infrastructure, data centers, commercial developments). /liliStrong experience with Primavera P6 (mandatory). /liliPMP (Project Management Professional) /liliPMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) /liliAdvanced knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques /liliStrong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing. /liliExpertise in delay analysis and claims (EOT). /liliStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities. /liliAbility to work under pressure and manage multiple projects. /liliClient Management Customer Service /liliInnovation Emerging Technologies /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr