Planning Managers turn business goals into coordinated plans, measurable priorities, and informed decisions. Explore vetted Planning Manager opportunities on Ladders, where listed roles pay $100,000 or more. Openings may span strategic planning, business operations, supply chain, demand forecasting, financial planning, and workforce planning.
A Planning Manager guides planning processes that help an organization allocate resources, anticipate needs, and meet its objectives. Depending on the company and specialty, the role may involve building forecasts, analyzing performance and market data, coordinating planning cycles, managing scenarios, and presenting recommendations to senior leaders. Planning Managers often work across departments to align teams around timelines, assumptions, and business priorities.
Employers commonly look for analytical thinking, clear communication, project management, and the ability to translate complex information into practical recommendations. Relevant experience may include budgeting, forecasting, operations, supply chain, strategic planning, or business analysis. Depending on the role, employers may also value expertise with planning software, spreadsheets, data visualization, enterprise systems, and industry-specific tools. Requirements vary by position and employer.
Browse Planning Manager jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, specialties, and employer expectations to find positions that fit your experience and career goals. New listings and responsibilities vary, so review each job description for current details.
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Lead the charge in delivering innovative projects, ensuring profitability and compliance while fostering collaboration across teams. Drive project execution with a focus on safety, quality, and custom...
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Lead project controls services for major capital programs, ensuring strategic oversight of cost, schedule, and risk management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery and...
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Lead the charge in managing custom packaging projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction...
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Manage and coordinate medical equipment planning for healthcare construction projects, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and maintaining project timelines. Collaborate with clinical s...
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Engage in comprehensive medical equipment planning for healthcare construction projects, collaborating with clinical staff and vendors to ensure timely delivery and optimal solutions for diverse healt...
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Drive the success of telecom construction projects by managing operations, overseeing contractors, and ensuring quality and compliance throughout the build process. Collaborate with teams to deliver p...
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Engage in impactful construction scheduling, collaborating with teams to analyze and optimize project timelines. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, enhance reporting, and drive project success...
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Lead the charge in financial management, overseeing P&L coordination, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance across projects while fostering strategic communication with executives and stakeholders...
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Lead the charge in managing complex site design projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Collaborate with teams to develop scopes, schedules, and budgets while maintaining strong clie...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering solutions. As a lead project manager, you'll oversee complex projects, ensuring timely completion and financial success while mentor...
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Manage complex projects by leading teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and maintaining client relationships. Drive project success through effective scope, schedule, and budget management while mento...
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Shape the future of land development by leading complex projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate across disciplines to drive successful outcomes and foster client relat...
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Lead project management efforts for complex land development projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Collaborate with teams to manage scopes, schedules, and budgets while fostering c...
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Project Controls and Scheduling Manager
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Transform project outcomes by managing complex schedules for large-scale water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource planning, risk management, and del...
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Drive excellence in wastewater treatment projects by managing construction teams, financial performance, and all project phases to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction...
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Drive the management of construction and commissioning projects for wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and owner satisfaction while optimizing project contro...
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Oversee and elevate the construction of wastewater treatment projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and owner satisfaction. You'll lead teams from initiation to commissioning while optimizing p...
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Join a team that's driving successful ERP and CRM software implementations. Lead projects, coordinate teams, and ensure timely delivery while achieving sales and profit targets. Collaborate with stake...
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Transform project delivery by leading strategies and managing resources to ensure timely, safe, and budget-friendly execution while fostering client satisfaction and team collaboration throughout all...
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Elevate your career by leading interdisciplinary research initiatives, managing projects, and ensuring compliance within a dynamic research environment. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to dr...
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Join us to lead and manage interdisciplinary research projects, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and enhance fun...
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Optimize project execution by managing hospital design and construction activities, ensuring compliance with specifications, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes...
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Drive impactful healthcare projects by managing design and construction activities. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency while collaborating with diverse teams to deliv...
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Drive your career with us as you lead complex projects in Hospital Billing and Outpatient Revenue Cycle Operations, enhancing efficiency and revenue performance through collaboration and innovative pr...
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Transform community engagement through innovative outreach and education initiatives. Lead project management efforts, coordinate events, and enhance communications to strengthen partnerships and elev...
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What does a Planning Manager do?
A Planning Manager leads planning activities that help an organization set priorities, forecast needs, allocate resources, and track progress. Responsibilities vary by specialty and may include strategic, business, supply chain, or financial planning.
What qualifications are commonly required for Planning Manager jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often seek relevant planning or operations experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across teams. Some roles ask for experience with forecasting, budgeting, planning systems, or industry-specific tools.
Which industries hire Planning Managers?
Planning Managers work across many industries, including technology, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, finance, logistics, and professional services. The focus of the role depends on an organization's planning needs.
How much do Planning Manager jobs on Ladders pay?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual Planning Manager roles varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities; check each listing for details.
How can I find the right Planning Manager role?
Compare job descriptions for planning specialty, scope, team responsibilities, required experience, tools, location, and compensation. Focus on positions that align with your background and the type of planning work you want to lead.