Scheduling Manager

CTS Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CTS Group is seeking an autonomous Schedule Manager to lead day-to-day operations and actively contribute to talent sourcing, qualification and coordination for a new French subsidiary.

The role requires hands-on, pragmatic problem-solving in startup/scale-up contexts, with responsibility for planning, cross-border coordination and continuous improvement of scheduling processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project scheduling within construction, infrastructure, or data center projects.
• Fluent in English; willing to travel across Europe.
• Excellent communication and ability to translate complex schedule data for stakeholders.
• Autonomous, hands-on and solution-oriented in a startup/scale-up context.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Project scheduling

International environment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Autonomy

Outils

Primavera P6

MS Project

Description du poste

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