Lead Planning Services Manager (F/H)
Location: Paris Region, France
Contract Type: Freelance / Consultancy Assignment
Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Start Date: November 2026
Work Mode: On-site / Residential Assignment
Industry: Oil & Gas / LNG / EPC / Major Capital Projects
Keywords
Project Planning • Project Controls • Primavera P6 • LNG • Oil & Gas • EPC • Major Capital Projects • Integrated Scheduling • Progress Measurement • Schedule Risk Analysis • Offshore • Subsea • Energy Projects • Project Management • Portfolio Planning • Construction Planning • Reporting • Planning Management • Schedule Performance • Project Control • Mega Projects
The Project
We are currently supporting a major international energy operator on one of the world's most significant LNG developments: Mozambique LNG Phase 2 – Prosperidade. This large-scale integrated development combines subsea, offshore and LNG infrastructure and aims to expand the existing liquefaction capacity while leveraging the facilities and infrastructure developed during Phase 1.
The project represents a strategic investment in the future of global energy supply and offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile LNG megaproject involving multidisciplinary teams, major contractors, and international stakeholders.
The Role
As Lead Planning Services Manager, you will be responsible for driving all planning and progress measurement activities across the project. Working closely with Project Management and Project Controls teams, you will ensure the development, maintenance, consolidation and optimization of the project's integrated schedule.
This position requires a strong planning professional capable of coordinating multiple disciplines and contractors while providing strategic schedule analysis and decision-making support to project leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling
- Develop, maintain and optimize the integrated project schedule.
- Ensure alignment between project objectives, milestones and scheduling activities.
- Define and implement planning methodologies, procedures and performance measurement systems.
- Consolidate schedules from multiple project packages and disciplines into a unified master schedule.
Progress Monitoring & Analysis
- Track project progress and evaluate schedule performance.
- Identify critical paths, interfaces, constraints and potential delays.
- Conduct schedule analysis, forecasting and impact assessments.
- Perform what-if scenarios and schedule simulations to support decision-making.
Contractor & Stakeholder Management
- Review and challenge contractor schedules and progress measurement methodologies.
- Coordinate planning activities across engineering, procurement, construction and project management teams.
- Support effective communication between project stakeholders and project controls functions.
Reporting & Project Controls
- Prepare and consolidate planning and progress reports for management reviews.
- Provide regular schedule performance updates and risk assessments.
- Escalate schedule concerns, deviations and critical risks to Project Management.
- Support the implementation of mitigation and recovery plans when required.
Required Experience
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related discipline.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Planning, Scheduling or Project Controls.
- Proven experience on major EPC, Oil & Gas, LNG, Offshore, Energy or Infrastructure projects.
- Strong background managing integrated project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
- Experience working within multinational and multicultural project environments.
- Previous experience on LNG or major capital projects is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
Mandatory
- Advanced expertise with Primavera P6.
- Strong understanding of Project Controls principles and methodologies.
- Experience in progress measurement and performance reporting.
- Critical path and schedule risk analysis expertise.
- Ability to analyze, challenge and optimize contractor schedules.
Desirable
- Schedule simulation and forecasting techniques.
- Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Planning support for EPC and construction execution phases.
- Experience within LNG, offshore or subsea developments.
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge project assumptions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Highly organized, proactive and results-oriented.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced international project environments.
Why Join This Assignment?
- Opportunity to contribute to one of the largest LNG developments globally.
- Direct involvement in a high-value strategic energy project.
- Exposure to complex offshore, subsea and LNG infrastructures.
- International working environment with leading project teams and contractors.
- Potential extension and involvement in future major energy projects.
Next Step
If you are an experienced Lead Planner, Planning Manager, Project Controls Lead or Project Controls Manager looking to make a significant impact on a world-class LNG project, we would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you.
Even if your background does not match every requirement listed above, we encourage you to apply if you possess strong planning expertise within major industrial or energy projects.