About the Role
We are looking for a Planning and Resourcing Manager to join our Operations team at Hamad International Airport. In this role, you will lead workforce planning, forecasting, and resource optimisation activities to ensure manpower is effectively planned and deployed in line with operational requirements. You will analyse operational demand, workforce availability, skills, leave, training, absence, and historical patterns to develop effective workforce plans. You will also work closely with operational teams and key stakeholders to improve scheduling, resource utilisation, and workforce readiness.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead workforce planning, forecasting and resource optimisation activities.
- Develop longer-term staffing and headcount plans based on operational demand and workforce trends.
- Analyse workforce requirements against available resources, skills, and operational volumes.
- Oversee workforce scheduling, roster planning, leave management, and resource allocation.
- Identify workforce gaps and recommend appropriate staffing solutions.
- Develop workforce contingency plans for peak periods, major events, and operational disruptions.
- Support the implementation and effective use of workforce planning and rostering systems.
- Work closely with operational and HR stakeholders to align manpower requirements with business priorities.
- Lead workforce-related change and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate workforce requirements relating to training and operational events.
- Lead, coach, and develop the workforce management team.
About You
You are a Qatari National with an interest in developing your career in workforce planning and operational resource management. You combine strong analytical thinking with an understanding of operational requirements and people management. You are comfortable working with data, identifying workforce needs, and collaborating with different stakeholders to make effective resourcing decisions. The ideal profile combines front-line operational understanding, workforce analytics, and planning leadership.
We are particularly looking for capability in:
- Workforce planning and forecasting
- Resource optimisation
- Change management
- Workforce analytics
- Scheduling and resource allocation
- Operational planning
- Problem solving and decision making
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership and development
What We Are Looking For
We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- An understanding of how operational demand influences workforce requirements.
- The ability to analyse information and make practical resourcing decisions.
- An understanding of workforce planning, forecasting, or resource optimisation.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams and other stakeholders.
- The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and contribute to improvements.
Qualification
Qualifications and Experience
- Qatari National.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with preferred 6 years of experience related to the role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with command of the English language.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Ability to provide clear direction and work effectively as part of a team.
- Previous experience in a supervisory role is highly desirable.
- Ability to allocate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
- Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
- Ability to delegate work and develop team members.
- Ability to foster teamwork and effective collaboration.
General Information
- Ref # 260000F6
- Location: Qatar-Doha
- Job family: Not Specified
- Closing Date: 2026-11-16
