Job description

The Senior Manager – Planning and Process Control at DP World Drydocks World (DDW) is responsible for leading planning, process control, and resource optimization activities related to structural works across shipyard operations. The role involves reviewing existing process controls, proposing improvements, and managing implementation across departments to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. The position oversees distribution of structural work across new building, EPC, and conversion projects, ensuring optimal allocation of manpower, fabrication resources, and timelines. The role also contributes to managing high-value capital expenditure projects related to structural works by conducting technical evaluations, ROI analysis, and preparing business justifications for management approval. The Senior Manager is responsible for studying emerging technologies within the shipyard industry and recommending innovative solutions to improve fabrication efficiency, automation, and cost optimization. The position supports fabrication departments in resolving cost of quality issues and implementing lessons learned to improve operational performance. The role includes leading central planning activities for yard manpower resource planning and fabrication space allocation while coordinating closely with project planners, trade planners, procurement teams, and commercial departments. The Senior Manager develops historical yard capacity data and supports strategic planning for future resource requirements. The role also involves overseeing production planning activities related to structural works and ensuring continuous process improvement through automation, process changes, and technical innovations. Additionally, the Senior Manager provides leadership to planning teams, develops succession plans, and ensures employees adhere to information security policies and operational standards.