Senior Planning Manager at Ponticelli Nigeria Limited (PNL)

Posted on Mon 30th Mar, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Ponticelli Nigeria  [PNL] is a subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères Group, a leading European services supplier to companies in the energy, industrial, and infrastructural sectors. PNL specializes in world-class construction and upgrade services for Oil and Gas facilities in the Nigerian market, both onshore and offshore.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Planning Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment type: Permanent

Job Description

  • The company PONTICELLI NIGERIA, a subsidiary of the Ponticelli Frères Group, is recruiting as part of its projects. 
  • Would you like to develop your experience as a Senior Planning Manager (M/F) and help transform the world as part of a family-owned group that works to provide people with what they will always need: energy, health, water, food and security, while sincerely respecting the planet and its employees?
  • We invite you to join us on a technical support contract. The position is based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  • We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Planning Manager to join our project team in Nigeria.
  • The successful candidate will lead all planning and scheduling activities for a major Oil & Gas project, ensuring timely execution, strategic planning oversight, and effective coordination with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
  • This position is critical to the success of our operations and requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities
The position we are offering involves the following main responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule for all project phases (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning)
  • Lead schedule baselining and ensure adherence to planning procedures and change‑control processes
  • Monitor project progress, analyze deviations, and implement mitigation or recovery plans
  • Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports, KPIs, dashboards, and critical path updates
  • Conduct schedule risk analysis and provide data‑driven recommendations to project leadership
  • Coordinate planning activities with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
  • Lead planning review meetings and contribute to decision‑making at the project leadership level
  • Ensure documentation accuracy for audits, claims, and contractual reporting.

Required Profile

  • You have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, with at least 6 year experience in a Senior Planning/Project Controls role on large-scale Oil & Gas or EPC projects.
  • You are recognised for your excellent communication, leadership, and team coordination skills.
  • You have a strong command of Primavera P6 and MS Project, with a solid understanding of EPC workflows, procurement cycles, and construction sequencing.
  • Professional certifications (PMP, PMI-SP, AACE) are a strong asset.
  • Experience working in Africa or remote environments is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online