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.
$110K - $130K *
Drive the successful delivery of large-scale industrial construction projects, overseeing all phases from planning to commissioning. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, quality, and budget...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion project success by overseeing construction operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget goals. Lead teams in dynamic environments, managing contractor performance and fost...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to the successful execution of transmission construction projects by overseeing all aspects of construction, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budgetary goals while leading a de...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead and oversee architectural projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and schedule while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams for successfu...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality design projects. Lead multiple initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and effective collaborati...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of design by leading diverse architectural projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success from inception to completion while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to...
2 weeks ago
Construction Logistics Manager
$101K - $135K *
Oversee logistics operations to enhance jobsite productivity through effective material management, delivery scheduling, and quality control, ensuring timely support for field teams and maintaining or...
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Manager of Project Management 3 - Mission Assurance
$159K - $239K *
Unlock your potential as a leader in Mission Assurance, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across diverse teams. Collaborate with senior management to enhance performance metrics...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive workforce readiness and training initiatives for new data center projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective training programs, ensuring employee competency and operat...
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Design Manager- Data Center Engineering
$150K - $200K *
Drive the successful delivery of hyper-scale data center projects, overseeing all phases from design to construction. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality and timely execution while foster...
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Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$87K - $126K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage project financials, ensuring budget accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project performance and drive continuous improvement in financi...
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Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Help us drive project success by managing budgets and financials, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and optimizing project performance through detailed analysis and reporting. Join a dynam...
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Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Manage project financial functions, ensuring budget adherence and contract compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project performance and deliver accurate financial reporting while supp...
1 week ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$79K - $115K *
Lead project financial management efforts, ensuring budget accuracy and compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to optimize project performance and profitability...
1 week ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Analyze project financials and support managers in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize profitability while mentoring team members and...
1 week ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Transform project financial management by providing comprehensive budget, contract, and cost control support. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize project performance and ensure compliance with c...
1 week ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$71K - $126K *
Elevate your career by providing essential financial management support to project teams, ensuring budget accuracy and compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to optimize project perf...
1 week ago
Project Controller or Project Controls Analyst
$79K - $115K *
Champion project financial management by supporting Project Managers with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize project profitability thr...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion the future of automation by leading PLC and Robotics Programming teams. Drive project success through technical oversight, resource management, and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quali...
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Senior Project Manager- 196695
$110K - $130K *
Manage complex capital projects across multiple campuses, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. Lead project strategy, stakeholder engagement, and risk management while mentoring project t...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team to lead multifamily and mixed-use projects from design to construction. Oversee multidisciplinary collaboration, mentor emerging talent, and drive community-focused developments th...
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$80K - $125K *
Lead the charge in delivering impactful multifamily and mixed-use developments. Oversee projects from design to construction, mentor emerging professionals, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive comprehensive project management for multifamily and mixed-use developments, overseeing all phases from design to construction while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence. Collaborate...
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$75K - $100K *
Champion efficient production planning by developing schedules, coordinating resources, and resolving bottlenecks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with...
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Project Delivery and Portfolio Manager
$110K - $130K *
Explore a pivotal leadership role driving project delivery and portfolio management for mission-critical space defense initiatives, ensuring successful execution and collaboration across multidiscipli...
3 weeks ago
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.