Job Description

Job Title: Planning & Scheduling Manager

Job Description

The Planning & Scheduling Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all planning and scheduling activities within the organization. This role involves developing and implementing effective planning strategies, ensuring optimal resource allocation, and maintaining project timelines. The manager will work closely with project managers, team leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement planning and scheduling strategies to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with project managers and team leaders to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments to schedules as necessary to ensure timely completion.
• Analyze project data and provide regular reports to senior management on project status and performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of planners and schedulers, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

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About Sela

Founded in 1997 as Saudi Arabia’s first FIFA-recognised player representation company, Sela has grown to be a leading organisation specialising in the sport, entertainment, culture, leisure and hospitality industries. Across these sectors, the company conceives and delivers spectacular experiences and creates iconic destinations that millions of people enjoy each year. For more than 25 years, Sela has been proud to partner with some of the world’s best- known brands to offer event management services and curate experiential moments that build engagement and connect with audiences. Within the sports marketing and commercial arena, Sela negotiated sponsorship deals for the majority of top-class Saudi Arabian football clubs and led the commercial and operational arm of the Saudi Premier League. The company has since expanded and has worked with major sports properties, including Formula E, SuperCoppa, Supercopa de España, World Wrestling Entertainment, World Boxing Super Series, and the World Chess Championships. As the company accelerates its growth and international expansion plans, Sela’s team of dedicated experts provide end-to-end solutions, from master planning to engineering; concept development, audio, video, visualisation; research and patenting; and creating and monetising a brands and IPs. The company has built and put together stunning destinations and events with highly experienced professionals who handle all aspects of operations and management to make the visitor experience unforgettable. Sela’s experiences have welcomed more than 40 million visitors. Its experiential excellence includes Jeddah Superdome – the world’s largest geodesic dome; Boulevard Riyadh City – the biggest entertainment hub in Saudi Arabia; Boulevard World – with its 10 global zones; as well as Via Riyadh, the city's newest luxury multipurpose venue and the stunning Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina.