Scheduling Manager

As part of the establishment and structuring of a subsidiary in France, we are looking for an autonomous and versatile Schedule Manager, capable of managing day-to-day operations while playing an active role in talent sourcing, qualification, and coordination.

This position is intended for a hands-on, pragmatic, solution-oriented professional, comfortable in startup / scale-up environments, and able to take initiative and operate with a high level of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Schedule Management

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules for complex data center construction projects.
• Define and track milestones, critical path, and key deliverables.
• Monitor schedule progress and issue regular status reports to project teams and senior management.
• Propose and implement mitigation plans when deviations are identified.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with internal teams across multiple countries (France, Ireland, and project sites).
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to align planning inputs and constraints.
• Facilitate schedule review meetings and ensure timely updates from all parties.
• Identify schedule risks and proactively raise issues with project leadership.
• Produce clear and accurate planning dashboards and reporting documents.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement of planning processes.

Structuring & Tools

• Implement and standardize planning tools, templates, and methodologies across projects.
• Support the structuring of the French entity’s project management capabilities.
• Active contribution to the organization’s operational maturity in a scale-up context.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in project scheduling within construction, infrastructure, or data center projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project (mandatory).
• Experience in an international environment and ability to work across time zones and cultures.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex schedule data into clear messages for stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe