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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Advance your career by managing construction projects from planning to delivery. Collaborate with teams, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards while fostering a productive work...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role leading utility-scale solar and battery projects. Drive project success through effective team management, strategic planning, and risk assessment while ensuring c...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, guiding teams from pre-construction to completion while ensuring compliance and fostering customer relationships for succe...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of utility scale PV Solar and Battery Storage projects, leading teams from pre-construction to completion. Leverage your leadership skills to ensure successful project outcomes while ma...
1 week ago
$124K - $156K *
Lead the charge in managing construction projects, ensuring safety compliance and quality standards while coordinating resources and reporting on progress to achieve successful project outcomes in the...
4 days ago
$105K - $118K *
Oversee construction activities on high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring safety and compliance. Lead field crews, manage project progress, and conduct hazard assessments while fostering a collabor...
4 days ago
$124K - $156K *
Elevate your career by managing construction projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and quality while driving project success and deliveri...
4 days ago
Project Manager, Executive Office
$79K - $107K *
Drive impactful initiatives as a Project Manager, collaborating with senior leadership to enhance cancer research and partnerships. Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment and successful ex...
2 weeks ago
Code Compliance Staff Project Manager
$83K - $90K *
Grow your career with hands-on project management in code compliance inspections, overseeing building components and leading teams while engaging in client relations and business development...
3 days ago
Maintenance Manager - Building Materials
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations, ensuring efficient facility performance through strategic oversight of systems and personnel. Foster collaboration while enhancing preventative me...
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Transform your career by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery while fostering a...
1 week ago
$94K - $117K *
Lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from inception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define tasks, manage schedules, and mitigate risks while ensuring timely delivery a...
1 week ago
$94K - $117K *
Transform project delivery by leading complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to define plans, manage schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring impactful outcomes across t...
1 week ago
Production Planner - Integrated Planning (Bedford, MA)
$79K - $124K *
Optimize production planning and scheduling to ensure material availability and on-time delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement in align...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive project success by managing complex schedules for large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely updates and compliance with company standards while collaborating with project teams to optim...
6 days ago
$123K - $160K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex technical projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams through all phases from planning to operational support, while ensuring alignment with customer requirements a...
5 days ago
$78K - $90K *
Engage in a dynamic role leading digital and AI projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Drive project execution from discovery to delivery while enhancing...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead project execution by managing scope, budgets, and schedules for multiple initiatives. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure project success while maintaining quality and fostering positive...
3 weeks ago
$98K - $144K *
Deliver project management expertise for multi-million dollar construction initiatives, overseeing renovations, relocations, and facility enhancements while ensuring compliance with corporate standard...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Manage a diverse portfolio of retrofit projects at a multi-building data center, ensuring effective communication and coordination across teams to optimize project delivery and adherence to standards...
4 days ago
Project Manager- Automation Engineering
$80K - $95K *
Deliver project management expertise to coordinate automation initiatives across multiple business units, ensuring effective communication and resource allocation while managing customer relationships...
1 week ago
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Champion workplace transformation by managing Move, Add, Change projects, ensuring seamless execution and stakeholder collaboration while enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction in dy...
3 weeks ago
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Drive preconstruction success by managing estimates, bids, and proposals for diverse projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project value and ensure timely execution while aligning with or...
4 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead and drive major real estate programs across markets, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic growth while mentoring a high-performing project management team for sus...
4 weeks ago
Productivity & Automation Project Manager
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Optimize enterprise productivity and automation by partnering with teams to identify opportunities, prioritize solutions, and drive adoption of AI capabilities, ensuring alignment with architecture an...
4 days 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.