Planner/Schedule Manager — Data Centre Construction Programme, Finland

atNorth; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

atNorth is actively seeking a Schedule Manager to lead programme controls on a multi-contractor data centre construction programme in Espoo. You will own the master Integrated Master Schedule, manage submissions across contractors, and provide analysis for tracking health, forecasting completion, and commissioning readiness.

This hands-on leadership role includes managing a small planning team, performing critical path analysis, and closely coordinating with commissioning and engineering teams

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 including EPS architecture, LOE relationships and baseline management.
• Experience managing multi-contractor IMS environments with schedule integration via XER file exchange.
• Strong track record producing S-curve, critical path, and progress analysis for large capital projects.
• Experience in data centre, mission-critical or complex industrial construction programmes.
• Working knowledge of data centre systems relevant to scheduling (cooling infra, power distribution, commissioning milestones).
• People management experience—leading a small technical team.
• English proficiency; Finnish language skills are advantageous.
• Background check conducted for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update project programmes across all phases (design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across contractors and consolidate schedules into a unified view.
• Lead schedule reviews, define submission requirements, run quality checks and enforce baselines.
• Manage WBS structure, activity coding standards, and progress measurement.
• Produce regular progress reporting (S-curves, critical path, look-ahead schedules, variances).
• Track schedule risk and identify critical path shifts; address interface issues between contractors.
• Support commissioning sequencing and milestone tracking with engineering teams.
• Coordinate with contractor planning teams to resolve discrepancies and align plans.
• Present schedule status and forecasts to Owner, contractor and stakeholder audiences.

Skills

Primavera P6

IMS multi-contractor

Leadership

English

Finnish advantage

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

XER exchange

EPS architecture

Job description

atNorth is a leading Nordic data centre company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organisations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centres run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centres across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Schedule Manager at atNorth

We are seeking a Planner/Scheduler Manager to lead programme controls on a multi-contractor data centre construction programme. This role owns the master integrated schedule, manages schedule submissions and reviews across multiple contractors, and provides the Owner's Engineer team with the analysis and reporting needed to track programme health, forecast completion, and support commissioning readiness.

This is a hands‑on leadership position: you will both manage a small team of planners/schedulers and remain personally engaged in schedule development, critical path analysis, and reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and update project programmes across all phases, including design, procurement, construction and commissioning
• Own and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) across all contractors, consolidating individual contractor schedules (XER exchange) into a unified programme view
• Lead the schedule review and acceptance process: define submission requirements, run quality checks, and enforce baseline discipline
• Manage WBS structure, activity coding standards, and progress measurement methodology across contractors
• Produce regular progress reporting: S-curves, critical path analysis, look‑ahead schedules, and variance/trend analysis for programme leadership
• Track schedule risk and identify critical path shifts, and interface/dependency issues between contractors early
• Support commissioning sequencing and milestone tracking in coordination with commissioning and engineering teams
• Liaise directly with contractor planning teams to resolve schedule discrepancies and drive alignment
• Present schedule status and forecasts to Owner, contractor, and stakeholder audiences

Your profile:

• Degree in suitable field of engineering
• Expertise in Primavera P6, including EPS architecture, activity coding, LOE relationships, and baseline management
• Experience managing multi-contractor IMS environments, including schedule integration via XER file exchange
• Strong track record producing S-curve, critical path, and progress analysis for large capital projects
• Experience in data centre, mission‑critical, or other complex industrial construction programmes
• Working knowledge of data centre systems relevant to scheduling: cooling infrastructure (CRAH, CDU, chillers), power distribution (RMU, switchgear, PDU/PEM), and commissioning milestone frameworks
• People management experience — able to lead, coach, and hold a small technical team accountable
• Ability to work in English, Finnish skills seen as an advantage
• Background check is conducted to all our employees

About The AtNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognise that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.