308 Program Development jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Education Program Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining collaborations with educational institutions across the MENA region, increasing usage of our software within these institutions.

This role involves working directly with professors to discover the best methods of including our software in their curriculum, while also providing strong support in the form of workshops for both professors and students.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of building and maintaining partnerships with universities and schools, as well as excellent teaching and presentation skills. They will also be able to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to drive business growth.

• Bachelor degree or higher (ideally in Communication, Education or Marketing)
• Native Turkish Speaker
• High level of Odoo knowledge

• Create and maintain collaborations with educational institutions
• Work with professors to develop curriculum incorporating our software
• Provide training and support to professors and students
• Create meaningful events to promote our software among students

• Self-motivated and independent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

We are currently seeking a skilled and analytical Program Development and Evaluation Analyst to join the Saudi Arabia Petroleum Company in KSA.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent acceptable to Saudi.
• One (1) year of experience in training or education.
• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Strong background in Drilling & Workover operations.
• Experience in developing training manuals and curricula.

Summary:

The Planning Manager for a Developer oversees the strategic planning, scheduling, and coordination of development projects from inception through completion. This role ensures that projects meet operational and financial goals, aligning project timelines with company objectives and regulatory requirements. The Planning Manager will work closely with internal teams, contractors, and external; stakeholders to deliver efficiently and effectively.

The Role:

• Strategic Project Planning

Develop detailed project plans outlining key deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, and milestones. Collaboration with project teams to align project objectives with company goals and strategies.

• People Management

Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the department by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximize sectional performance.

Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to foster a value-driven culture within the organization.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Manage the preparation and recommend the department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.

• Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures

Manage and ensure effective implementation of department policies, procedures, and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Contribute to the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of an effective planning system for use in construction projects on a regular basis.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project success.

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address and resolve potential challenges.

• Operational Planning

Establish a master program for the project from launch until handover.

Set deliverable targets for all developmental tasks to ensure the project timeline is on track.

Coordinate with all department heads to obtain signoff on the master program.

Partake in the Consultant/Contractor selection process to ensure durations are reasonable and as per the master program.

Supervise review and approval process of contractor baseline programs.

Establish a reporting system for various consultant and contractor reports.

Periodic monitoring of contractor and consultant progress, advising and directing mitigation measures, and instructing actions to be taken as per contract conditions.

Negotiating methodologies, procedures, and evaluations of any time variation claims submitted by vendors.

Project Planning Expert Role Overview:

The Project Planning Expert will be responsible for managing the project planning process in all phases with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects and alignment with organizational strategies.

This role includes leading project planning, overseeing project progression, reviewing and evaluating the planning procedure, progress measurement system development and monitoring, and contractors' alignment with guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Purpose

Support projects within the Refining Business Line Group Companies (BLGCs) and associated potential new joint ventures, ensuring optimal resource utilization and maximizing asset value to achieve continuous growth, profitability, and excellence through best practices and alignment with ADNOC guidelines, strategies, and objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Project / Investment Assessment

• Assist in reviewing all project proposals, including design basis, mass and energy balance, assumptions, and strategies, to ensure technical robustness and profitable economics, with emphasis on HSE and energy efficiency at the project approval stage.
• Assist in reviewing feasibility, Pre-FEED, FEED documents, or studies, providing comments to support decision-making for project stage gate approval.
• Coordinate with BLGCs for evaluating project proposals and submitting them to the Investment Committee for endorsement.
• Assist and review special studies related to ADNOC and BLGC refining projects, participating in task forces as assigned to evaluate performance, integrity, inspections, and audits.

Projects Review

• Support the review of project proposals, recommendations, issues, and concerns throughout the project cycle from FEED to close-out, including technical, economic, and contractual aspects, as well as lessons learned for future improvements.
• Conduct analysis and provide comments to aid management decision-making.

Project Management

• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure projects are executed within budget, timelines, and quality standards, complying with UAE laws (for UAE projects) and respective country laws, policies, regulations, and ADNOC guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to the Project Value Assurance Process (VAP).
• Review monthly reports, monitor progress, identify concerns, and propose mitigation measures, escalating significant issues to management.
• Promote fairness and transparency in dealings with consultants, contractors, and manufacturers, following approved procedures.
• Maintain the team's Technical Support MIS, ensuring data accuracy for reporting and planning.
• Ensure collection and recording of best practices and lessons learned in the MIS for access by BLGCs.

Job Specific Accountabilities

Projects Control

• Monitor project costs, schedules, and progress, conducting reporting activities until final acceptance.
• Maintain and update planning, scheduling, and reporting systems for efficient project execution.

Projects HSE & Sustainability

• Support the development and control of HSE performance targets for refining projects and promote a sustainable culture, integrating sustainability into work practices.

Projects Handover & Commissioning

• Follow up on project completion issues, readiness for commissioning, pre-commissioning tests, and post-commissioning performance checks, including warranty assessments.

Commercial Support

• Ensure projects meet commercial and technical requirements to achieve objectives and comply with ADNOC guidelines.

ADNOC International Projects

• Support business development during international opportunity identification.
• Follow up on project implementation from transfer from business development to refining.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, local laws, international conventions, and JV mandates.
• Prepare JV mandates for smooth project execution and interim arrangements during JV formation.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in technical and project engineering or management within the oil, gas, and refining industry.
• Good knowledge of industry best practices, technology trends, and applicable legislation and regulations.
• Proficiency in project management software.

Professional Certifications

PMP certification is preferred.

We are seeking a highly experienced Planning Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining project objectives, pilot-project status, and ensuring forecast reliability. They will also need to prepare planning documents, including baseline project schedules, engineering documents deliverables registers, progress measurement systems, S-curves, and manpower histograms.

Additionally, the Planning Engineer will be expected to analyze project risks, develop mitigation plans, and update and maintain accurate updated schedules, progress statistics, and S curves.

They will also act as a focal point for engineering discipline leads regarding scheduling and progress issues, and contribute to the change management process by analyzing and reporting schedule impacts to the project.

• Minimum 12 years of industry experience
• Minimum 8 years of Engineering Planning experience (Feasibility/Concept, Pre FEED, FEED, Detail Engineering Projects)
• Competent/proficient user of Primavera, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Word, and MS Project

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team on challenging projects
• Chance to develop skills in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

As a Planning Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on various projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of the organization. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

Job Description

The primary function of this role is to provide project planning support within the Refining Business Line Group Companies (BLGCs) and associated potential new joint ventures. This includes ensuring optimal resource utilization, maximizing asset value, and achieving continuous growth, profitability, and excellence through best practices and alignment with ADNOC guidelines, strategies, and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing project proposals, including design basis, mass and energy balance, assumptions, and strategies, to ensure technical robustness and profitable economics.
• Providing comments to support decision-making for project stage gate approval.
• Coordinating with BLGCs for evaluating project proposals and submitting them to the Investment Committee for endorsement.
• Assisting and reviewing special studies related to ADNOC and BLGC refining projects.
• Participating in task forces as assigned to evaluate performance, integrity, inspections, and audits.
• Supporting the review of project proposals, recommendations, issues, and concerns throughout the project cycle from FEED to close-out.
• Conducting analysis and providing comments to aid management decision-making.
• Ensuring projects are executed within budget, timelines, and quality standards, complying with UAE laws and respective country laws, policies, regulations, and ADNOC guidelines.
• Reviewing monthly reports, monitoring progress, identifying concerns, and proposing mitigation measures.
• Maintaining the team's Technical Support MIS, ensuring data accuracy for reporting and planning.
• Collecting and recording best practices and lessons learned in the MIS for access by BLGCs.
• Monitoring project costs, schedules, and progress, conducting reporting activities until final acceptance.
• Updating planning, scheduling, and reporting systems for efficient project execution.
• Developing and controlling HSE performance targets for refining projects.
• Supporting the development of a sustainable culture, integrating sustainability into work practices.
• Following up on project completion issues, readiness for commissioning, pre-commissioning tests, and post-commissioning performance checks.
• Ensuring projects meet commercial and technical requirements to achieve objectives and comply with ADNOC guidelines.
• Supporting business development during international opportunity identification.
• Ensuring compliance with HSE standards, local laws, international conventions, and JV mandates.
• Preparing JV mandates for smooth project execution and interim arrangements during JV formation.

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We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Planning Engineer to join our team. In this role you will be providing expert planning guidance to project teams within the PGGI 2226 unit, supporting the successful execution of EP and EPC projects. Act as a key advisor in aligning project timelines, deliverables, and re-source planning with business and client expectations. You will be combining strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail to ensure robust planning frameworks are in place from contract award through to project handover. Anticipate challenges and proactively support the team in navigating complex project dynamics. You will Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and collaborative problem-solving across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Project management functions. Serve as a central point of coordination to drive alignment and accountability.

How you’ll make an impact

• Leading the planning activities for EP and EPC projects, ensuring alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and other key functions. Monitor progress, provide regular updates, and escalate risks proactively to maintain project timelines and contractual commitments.
• Developing and managing detailed project schedules in collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams. Account for resource constraints, bottlenecks, and critical path activities to optimize execution and ensure milestone adherence.
• Tracking and analyzing site execution progress against the baseline schedule. Identify delays, maintain delay logs, and work closely with site teams to implement recovery plans. Provide look-ahead schedules and executive summaries to guide project teams and senior management.
• Leading and supporting the preparation of Extension of Time claims by selecting appropriate delay analysis methodologies (e.g. Impacted as planned, Time Impact Analysis, As-Planned vs. As-Built etc). Coordinate with project teams to gather substantiating evidence and ensure timely submission of claims.
• Monitoring project progress using S-curves with assigned weightages across disciplines and deliverables. Develop and interpret cost curves to assess earned value, forecast trends, and support financial and schedule performance evaluations.
• Closely monitoring contractual milestones, stage gates, and on-time delivery commitments. Ensure timely completion of key deliverables in alignment with client expectations and project agreements.
• Overseeing all planning-related activities within SAP and other digital platforms (Power BI). Ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and system integration to support project controls and decision-making.
• Preparing and maintaining key planning reports including project KPIs. Support monthly and weekly reviews with actionable insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Working closely with Tendering & sales, Project Management, Engineerinng, Manufacturing and site team to align planning strategies with business goals and client expectations.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Minimum 10-15 years of work experience in EP and EPC projects, particularly in greenfield and brownfield developments across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Expert level knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project
• PMI-SP or PMP certified
• A strong background in project controls, scheduling, and resource planning, with a proven track record of working on large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with tools like Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI is essential.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and multicultural environments is highly valued.
• Proactive, Self-Motivated, Flexible.
• Quick to learn and execute.
• Experience in Microsoft office and tools.
• Knowledge of DMS, ACC etc
• Ability to collaborate and work together with different stakeholders
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Publication date 2025-08-07

Reference number R0100147

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