Location : Île-de-France
Sector : Industry – Data Center
Start Date : Immediate
ProjecTTech is a consulting and engineering company founded in 2012. We specialize in engineering, project management and technical consulting. We support our clients in the successful delivery of their complex projects by providing tailored expertise, innovative solutions and operational support at every stage of the project life cycle. Our commitment to quality, efficiency and continuous improvement enables organizations to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.
Context
As part of the delivery of major industrial projects and technical infrastructure projects, we are looking for a Planning Manager (Lead Scheduler) to oversee all project planning and schedule control activities.
As the true planning reference, you will ensure the consistency of schedules, their updating, variance analysis and the production of the indicators required to manage operations. You will work at the interface with the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and Project Management teams in an international environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Define the project planning strategy.
- Develop, maintain and manage the Master Schedule.
- Build the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and detailed schedules.
- Integrate interfaces between engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, construction, testing and commissioning.
- Identify the critical path and analyze available float.
- Carry out periodic schedule updates and measure variances.
- Identify schedule slippages and propose recovery plans.
- Lead schedule follow-up meetings and prepare progress reviews.
- Produce performance indicators (KPIs), S-curves, resource histograms and dashboards.
- Carry out risk and impact analyses related to project changes.
- Participate in Change Management regarding schedule aspects.
- Ensure reporting to the Project Management.
- Ensure compliance with contractual planning requirements.
Main Deliverables
- Master Schedule
- WBS and detailed schedule by work package
- Planning Baseline and reference schedule
- Updated monthly schedule
- Critical Path Analysis
- Look Ahead Planning (3 to 12 weeks)
- S-curves and resource histograms
- Progress Reports and Planning KPIs
- Variance Analysis
- Recovery Plans
- Planning Risk Register
Technical Skills
- Proven expertise in Primavera P6 (essential).
- Proficiency in planning methodologies for complex projects.
- Solid experience in EPC/EPCM environments or major construction projects.
- Good knowledge of risk management, schedule control and Change Management.
- Proficiency in multi-disciplinary planning and project interfaces.
- Knowledge of industrial environments, ideally in the Data Center sector.
Candidate Profile
- Higher education Bac+5 (Engineering School or Master’s degree).
- Minimum 8 years of experience in planning major industrial projects.
- Proven experience in managing schedules on complex projects.
- Fluent French.
- Professional English (written and spoken) essential in an international context.
Soft Skills
- Leadership and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Analytical and synthesis skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Autonomy, rigor and organizational skills.
- Ability to make proposals and results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work under time constraints and manage priorities.