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.
$95K - $115K *
Manage construction projects by leading teams, ensuring quality delivery, and resolving complex issues. Drive project execution through effective stakeholder communication and risk management while fo...
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Transform construction project delivery by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and fostering professional growth through effective management and strategic oversight of pr...
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Lead complex, multi-million-dollar projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse teams and clients to overcome challenges and drive innovative solutions...
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Shape the future of complex projects by leading multi-million-dollar initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while fostering...
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Scheduler/Planning Engineer - KP
$115K - $160K *
Transform large-scale project planning with advanced Primavera P6 expertise. Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain critical schedules, ensuring projects stay on track, within budget, and alig...
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$88K - $105K *
Elevate your career by leading integrated planning and scheduling efforts, ensuring seamless execution of complex manufacturing processes while collaborating across multiple functions to meet customer...
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$75K - $94K *
Lead the charge in managing moderate complexity projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering strong client relationships and mitigating risks throughout the project lifec...
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$75K - $94K *
Deliver impactful project management by overseeing moderate complexity projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering strong client relationships and managing stakeholder e...
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Deliver successful project outcomes by managing scope, budget, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering strong client...
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Advance your career by overseeing project delivery, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and mitigate risks while maintaining strong client...
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$77K - $96K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful projects on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee moderate complexity projects, ensuring compliance and fostering strong cli...
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$77K - $96K *
Elevate project delivery by managing moderate complexity initiatives, ensuring compliance and collaboration across departments. Drive success through effective communication, risk management, and budg...
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$110K - $135K *
Drive project success by leading the sustainment of NSIPS, collaborating with Navy stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards while managing schedules, budgets, and risks for effective p...
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$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing EPC projects for Substation initiatives, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering team collaboration and effective communication...
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$95K - $115K *
Advance automation projects in a regulated medical device environment, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality...
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Project Manager, Engineering - Capital Projects
$108K - $201K *
Lead high-impact capital projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, driving execution from concept to commissioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions...
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Project Manager - Construction
$90K - $110K *
Lead complex commercial construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring financial performance, schedule management, and team alignment. Drive value and quality while developing future lea...
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$118K - $128K *
Manage and optimize multiple transmission land acquisition projects, coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely execution and compliance. Leverage your expertise to drive project success...
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Construction Manager - Project Manager (CM-PM)
$90K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare infrastructure through effective project management. Oversee construction projects at Veterans Affairs facilities, ensuring timely execution, compl...
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$80K - $95K *
Deliver successful construction projects by leading the on-site team, managing budgets, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met while mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative env...
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Lead the execution of construction projects, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, and quality standards while fostering team collaboration and proactive problem-solving for optimal project outc...
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Join and lead construction project execution, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and safety standards. Manage team operations and collaborate across functions to drive project success and mento...
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Project Manager-HVAC & Plumbing Construction
$80K - $95K *
Help us lead and manage HVAC and plumbing construction projects, ensuring successful completion through collaboration, budgeting, and communication while maintaining high-quality standards and custome...
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Planificateur | Planificatrice - Projet de construction
$75K - $90K *
Join a team that drives project success through expert planning and communication, ensuring effective scheduling and management of timelines from inception to delivery while fostering a culture of con...
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Contribute to the strategic planning and land use management efforts, overseeing operations and programs while fostering community engagement and collaboration to enhance urban development and preserv...
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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.