About CTS Group

CTS Group SA is a fast-growing and dynamic organization, specializing in the design and build of large-scale data centers across multiple countries, including Scandinavia, Europe and Middle East. CTS Group is rapidly expanding into other markets globally. In addition to Design & Build, we develop and produce digital systems tailored for the data center industry and standardized self-contained units. Our team of professionals, comprising of more than 40 different nationalities, fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Through our proven track record with our customers, we have built a strong reputation as a trusted partner in delivering the most advanced, efficient, and sustainable data center solutions in the region.

About the Role

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.

Employee must be based in France.

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.
  
  Risk & Reporting

• 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.

• Fluency in French and English is required.

• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation, performance-based incentives, and benefits.

• A dynamic, professional, and collaborative work environment with a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation and excellence.

• A key role in a growing organization with high impact, large-scale internation projects.

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and an opportunity to shape planning practices within a new entity