Senior Schedule Leader

Exptners AB; Sweden; On-site; SEK 872,315 - 1,090,394; Full time

Job summary

Exptners AB is seeking a Senior Schedule Leader for a pioneering industrial megaproject in Sweden. The role involves leading all planning and scheduling activities to ensure project integrity, milestones, and commitments are met.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project planning within large EPC/EPCM projects, and be an expert in Primavera P6. Strong leadership skills and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project planning within large EPC/EPCM projects.
• Experience in megaprojects (>USD 500M) with full responsibility for integrated schedules.
• Strong expertise in CPM, EVM, risk-adjusted planning, and forensic schedule analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all planning and scheduling activities within a large-scale project.
• Develop and maintain the Scheduling Management Plan, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis, including critical path and Monte Carlo simulations.

Skills

Project planning

Integrated scheduling

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking an experienced & skilled Senior Schedule Leader to support a pioneering international industrial megaproject in Sweden

Role Overview

You will lead and coordinate all planning and scheduling activities within a large-scale EPC/EPCM environment, ensuring the integrity of integrated project schedules and alignment with project milestones, contractual commitments, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Scheduling Management Plan, standards, and procedures.
• Lead the preparation and control of integrated master schedules (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Identify critical path impacts, risks, and deviations; implement mitigation and recovery plans.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis, including critical path and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Implement and enhance control methodologies such as Earned Value Management (EVM) and KPI tracking.
• Lead schedule review workshops with project teams, contractors, and the Client PMO.
• Provide clear, solution-oriented reporting to support senior management decision-making.
• Support claims management and ensure compliance with international standards and contractual frameworks.
• Mentor and guide planners, fostering a high-performance planning culture.

Profile

• 10+ years of experience in project planning within large EPC/EPCM projects (mining, energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, etc.).
• Experience in megaprojects (>USD 500M) with full responsibility for integrated schedules.
• Expert in Primavera P6; strong knowledge of MS Project and reporting tools (Power BI).
• Strong expertise in CPM, EVM, risk-adjusted planning, and forensic schedule analysis.
• Knowledge of PMI, AACEI, ISO 21500, FIDIC, NEC, and EPC contractual models.
• Proven leadership, decision-making ability under pressure, and experience in multicultural environments.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as required.
• Advanced English.