Planning Manager

STS Technical Services


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
STS Aviation Services is actively seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join our growing team in Dubai, UAE. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for building and streamlining our production planning department, driving workforce efficiency, and implementing digital solutions to enhance operational performance.

As Planning Manager, you will lead strategic initiatives that optimize manpower forecasting, resource planning, and real-time performance tracking. If you’re a data-driven aviation professional who thrives on transforming complexity into clarity, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Planning Manager will oversee the development of structured workflows, staff scheduling systems, and dashboard-driven insights to enable better decision-making across our MRO operations in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and structure the production planning department for streamlined, efficient workflows
  • Develop and deliver training programmes on Power BI, workforce analytics, and scheduling tools
  • Provide hands-on coaching to ensure knowledge transfer and smooth team transitions
  • Oversee workforce planning and roster creation in collaboration with workshop managers
  • Supervise customer liaison efforts through the Workforce Planner and resolve escalated issues
  • Implement a live digital dashboard showcasing real-time business performance metrics
  • Upskill data analysts in Power BI to support dashboard development and analytics
  • Analyse operational data to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous process improvements
  • Automate reporting systems to enhance data collection and decision-making speed
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve bottlenecks using performance metrics and insights
  • Provide senior leadership with regular strategic reports and performance reviews

Skills And Experience

  • Aviation industry experience is required
  • Proven leadership in workforce/resource planning within technical environments
  • Strong Power BI expertise for building dashboards and visualising performance data
  • Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and coach planning and analytics teams
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing best practices

Why Join STS Aviation Services?

As Planning Manager, you’ll sit at the center of our operational strategy—building the tools, training the people, and driving the processes that ensure our success. This role is ideal for professionals who want to be part of a globally recognized MRO organisation that values data, innovation, and execution. At STS Aviation Services, your insights won’t sit on a shelf—they’ll power our performance.

If you’re ready to lead with impact, apply today and help us shape the future of aviation planning.

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