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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Transform global planning and inventory management by leading demand forecasting, optimizing inventory, and driving S&OP processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effic...
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Program Controls Scheduling Manager
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Manage complex scheduling for multi-project programs, ensuring alignment and delivery. Lead teams, mitigate risks, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives in transportation a...
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Program Controls Scheduling Manager
$110K - $130K *
Deliver strategic scheduling leadership for complex, multi-project programs, ensuring alignment and integrity across all phases. Collaborate with project managers and senior leadership to drive succes...
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$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic planning initiatives that optimize community development and ensure compliance with federal regulations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ach...
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$175K - $215K *
Unlock your potential as you lead project scheduling efforts, ensuring compliance and efficiency across construction initiatives. Collaborate with teams to drive successful project delivery and profit...
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$88K - $105K *
Lead the development and management of project schedules and financial reports, ensuring timely delivery and effective issue resolution. Collaborate with teams to analyze impacts and refine schedules...
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Shape your career as a Scheduling Manager, overseeing project schedules and financial reporting. Collaborate with teams to develop CPM drafts and ensure project progress while providing strategic solu...
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$123K - $202K *
Lead the product strategy and lifecycle for self-service offerings, driving development and enhancing customer experience through data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration to deliver hi...
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Transform project delivery by leading a multi-billion dollar campus initiative, overseeing all aspects from planning to completion while fostering team development and client satisfaction...
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Lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver impactful construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while maintaining strong client relationships and overseeing project execution f...
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$120K - $137K *
Reimagine educational spaces by leading diverse project teams. Oversee large-scale design projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and building strong client relationships throughout the...
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Elevate project success by managing financials and fostering relationships. Apply proven methodologies to ensure project standards are met from inception to completion, delivering exceptional service...
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Empower your career by managing diverse healthcare construction projects. Lead teams, ensure quality, and drive successful outcomes in a dynamic environment where your organizational skills and proble...
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$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team managing healthcare construction projects. Lead from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while fostering collaboration a...
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Accelerate progress at managing public projects across U.S. railroads, ensuring timely, cost-effective completion while adhering to regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance relationships...
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Accelerate progress at the plant level by leading transformative initiatives that enhance operational performance, drive continuous improvement, and foster collaboration across teams to achieve strate...
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Production Planning And Scheduling Manager
$126K - $140K *
Drive integrated production planning and scheduling to optimize capacity, inventory, and delivery commitments. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish effective SIOP processes and ensure operation...
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Production Planning And Scheduling Manager
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Drive the future of production planning by overseeing SIOP processes, managing master schedules, and ensuring operational efficiency across multiple programs in a dynamic manufacturing environment...
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Join a dynamic team to manage multiple early childhood education projects nationwide. Oversee project scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring client satisfaction and efficient execution. Collabor...
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Transform project execution by overseeing HVAC controls initiatives from design to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction through effective communication and...
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Lead project initiatives by managing the project lifecycle, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes and maint...
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Optimize production schedules to balance demand, supply, and capacity across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with financial targets and operational performance while enhancing forecast accuracy and...
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Project Manager, Content and Integrity Operations
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Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing community safety through strategic project management. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive data-informed solutions and improve user experiences while addre...
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Project Manager, Content and Integrity Operations
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Engage in impactful project management to enhance community safety through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration, driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment focused on u...
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Project Manager, Content and Integrity Operations
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Lead cross-functional projects to enhance community safety through data-driven insights and scalable solutions, ensuring effective operations and collaboration across teams to mitigate real-world harm...
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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.