Planning & Scheduling Manager

About Accenture

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Role Overview

The Planning & Scheduling Manager is a prominent leadership position focused on developing, managing, and maintaining comprehensive programme schedules for large-scale Data Centre initiatives. This role requires close collaboration with project management, commercial, engineering, and construction teams to deliver schedule leadership, analyze performance, forecast outcomes, and produce progress reports supporting project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling on major Data Centre programmes from design stage through commissioning and handover.
• Create, maintain, and manage integrated master schedules consistent with programme goals.
• Implement project controls and planning standards across several projects and teams.
• Track progress and schedule adherence against approved baselines.
• Perform schedule analyses, critical path evaluations, and programme risk assessments.
• Deliver accurate forecasts and scenario analyses facilitating client decision-making.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, and presentations for key stakeholders.
• Manage schedule changes, delays, and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate planning efforts among contractors, consultants, clients, and stakeholders.
• Lead schedule review meetings and performance discussions.
• Support risk management through identifying scheduling risks and mitigation planning.
• Collaborate with commercial and controls teams to harmonize schedule and cost reporting.
• Mentor planning engineers and junior project controls staff.
• Drive ongoing improvements in planning processes, tools, and reporting methods.

Candidate Profile

• Substantial experience in planning, scheduling, or project controls roles.
• In-depth background supporting large-scale Data Centre projects, preferably hyperscale or mission-critical facilities.
• Expert proficiency with Primavera P6 and advanced project control systems.
• Track record in developing and managing complex integrated master schedules.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related fields.
• Professional certification such as APM, PMI, PSP, AACE, or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience working on projects in the Middle East region is highly preferred.

Why Join Accenture?

• Transparent and fast-paced career growth emphasizing strengths and ongoing mentorship.
• Opportunity to work with industry experts solving critical challenges through innovative solutions.
• Flexible working options paired with competitive benefits and rewards.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies to deepen your expertise while shaping future business trends.
• Chance to contribute meaningfully to local communities where we operate.