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.
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