Planning Manager, EMEA

Job Description

Who We Are

At CloudHQ, our mission is to deliver flexible, efficient, and resilient data center solutions to businesses worldwide. Founded by a pioneer in data center REITs, we are a rapidly growing organization with state-of-the-art data center sites Globally in locations such as Ashburn, London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Osaka and São Paulo.

As we embark on an exciting phase of global growth, we are looking for top-tier talent to drive our success and shape the future of CloudHQ.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning Manager to oversee the planning and scheduling activities across our data center development projects in the UK & French regions. This operational role will focus on assessing project reports, ensuring compliance with established standards, and optimizing project timelines to align with our strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project planning (particularly within the data center or large-scale infrastructure sectors), alongside strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Standards Development:

• Establish and maintain planning and scheduling standards across all projects within the UK & French region.
• Help to create best practices and guidelines to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.

Project Compliance:

• Assess project reports submitted by project teams to ensure adherence to established standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of project schedules to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance

Oversight of Planning and Scheduling:

• Oversee the development and management of comprehensive project schedules by project teams, ensuring alignment with industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Monitor project progress through the assessment of submitted reports, identifying deviations from the plan and advising on corrective actions as necessary.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Collaborate closely with consultant teams, project management, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines and resource allocations.
• Facilitate communication among project teams to ensure a clear understanding of project goals and deadlines.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Report directly to the Project Controls Director, providing insights and assessments on project scheduling status, risks, and performance metrics based on incoming reports.
• Analyze data and reports to assess project performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale infrastructure or data center projects.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Knowledge of EMEA regulatory requirements related to data center development is a plus.
• PMP, PMI-SP, or similar certification is preferred
• Willingness to travel across the Region, as the business requires (25%)

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of cutting-edge data centre construction projects in EMEA.
• Work with a dynamic, high-performing team in a fast-growing industry.
• Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the future of mission-critical infrastructure.