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 high-impact municipal projects while nurturing client relationships and ensuring project success through effective team coordination and expert guidance...
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Unlock potential by leading a prestigious museum project, managing planning, deinstallation, and reinstallation of exhibits. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional cultural experiences...
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Empower project success by managing teams, budgets, and compliance. Oversee project schedules, maintain client relationships, and ensure safety standards while driving profitability and operational ex...
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Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while coordinating teams and resources effectively to achieve project goals and objectives...
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Lead the charge in project management excellence by overseeing complex construction endeavors, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and optimal financial performance while fostering strong cli...
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Empower community planning initiatives by managing projects, mentoring staff, and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while navigating municipal proc...
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Construction Project Manager (Full-Time)
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Lead the charge in delivering complex design and construction projects, ensuring quality and compliance for secure facilities. Collaborate with teams to manage risks, schedules, and client expectation...
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Construction Project Manager (Full-Time)
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Lead the charge in impactful construction projects supporting K-12 education. Drive initiatives across governmental, commercial, and institutional sectors while building client relationships and enhan...
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Construction Project Manager (Full-Time)
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Lead the charge in managing complex healthcare and laboratory construction projects. Bring your expertise to represent owners, oversee quality, and ensure timelines are met while delivering successful...
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MANAGER OF TAM CAPITAL PLANNING
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing transit asset management and capital planning. Collaborate across departments to develop data-driven strategies, manage grants, and ensure compliance with fed...
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Lead high-profile construction projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while fostering strong relationships with clients and internal teams. Drive project strategies, planning, and im...
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Project Manager - Semiconductor
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Drive project success by managing direction, completion, and financial outcomes while fostering strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. Lead and mentor on-site teams to ensure timely del...
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Transform project execution by overseeing logistics, costs, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery and quality standards while managing resources effectively in a dynamic...
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Senior Manager, Space Planning
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Lead the charge in optimizing space utilization across a multi-site portfolio, transforming data into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, compliant, and effe...
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Champion your career by leading production planning efforts, coordinating resources, and optimizing workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely order fulfillment and drive proc...
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Construction Project Manager (Full-Time)
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Champion the successful delivery of healthcare and laboratory projects by overseeing construction phases, managing costs, schedules, and quality, while representing the owner and ensuring compliance w...
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Champion the development of detailed resource-loaded schedules for complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication with stakeholders. Leverage expertise in Primavera P6 and 3D m...
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Elevate project success by leading diverse teams, managing costs, and fostering client relationships. Drive project completion from start to finish while ensuring quality and safety standards are met...
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Empower project success by leading diverse teams in cost management, scheduling, and quality assurance. Drive strategic personnel development and foster strong client relationships while ensuring proj...
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Lead the charge in managing federal construction projects, overseeing costs, scheduling, and team development while ensuring quality and safety standards are met throughout the project lifecycle...
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Lead the charge in managing project schedules for road and highway initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy, resolve conflicts, and deliver critical path analysis while mentoring staff a...
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Optimize project delivery by managing medium-large IT projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across teams and maintaining high-quality project doc...
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Collaborate with diverse teams to manage and execute live events, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Lead technical requirements, oversee production, and maintain exceptional c...
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Unlock potential by managing energy solution projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication, coordination, and timely delivery while maintaining quality and cost objectives acr...
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Manage complex project schedules, ensuring timely updates and resource allocation. Lead a team of planners, facilitate workshops, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes to enhance proj...
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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.