Planning Manager in Frankfurt am Main

Planning Manager - Data Centres and Major Capital Projects | UK

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to deliver robust planning and scheduling across the full Data Centre project lifecycle. You will work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure programmes are realistic, controlled and aligned with project objectives.

As a planning specialist, you will provide clear schedule insight, identify risks and support informed decision-making across complex capital projects.

What will you be doing?

• Lead project planning and scheduling activities.
• Develop and maintain logic-driven programmes.
• Align schedules with scope, cost and milestones.
• Monitor progress and forecast future performance.
• Identify critical paths, risks and mitigations.
• Produce clear schedule reports and narratives.
• Apply earned value management principles.
• Undertake schedule risk analysis.
• Maintain change control and audit trails.
• Integrate planning with cost and risk controls.
• Advise project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Maintain Soben, Accenture and project standards.

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Planning experience within Data Centres.
• Experience developing and maintaining baseline schedules.
• Knowledge of critical path and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience with progress measurement and EVM.
• Understanding of change control and reporting.
• Confidence challenging progress information.
• Strong client and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams.
• NEC contract knowledge is advantageous.
• A relevant project, construction or engineering qualification is desirable.
• The right to work in Norway.

Why join Soben, part of Accenture?

• Work on high-profile projects across Norway and the Nordics.
• Access Accenture’s global expertise and digital tools.
• Take on meaningful responsibility from day one.
• Access international learning and career opportunities.
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.

Grow your career with us

Your growth is central to our success. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your development, embrace new challenges and build your career in a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking environment.

Our commitment

At Soben, part of Accenture, we are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we are focused on creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are ready to help shape the delivery of major projects across Norway and the Nordics, we would love to hear from you.

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