Decima International · 4 months ago
Planning and Scheduling Program Lead - Allen, Texas
Allen, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expDecima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. They are seeking a Planning and Scheduling Program Lead to oversee the integration, governance, and performance of project schedules for hyperscale data center projects, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and managing scheduling functions across multi-project environments.
Civil EngineeringConstructionProfessional ServicesProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the overall planning and scheduling strategy for a large-scale, multi-phase hyperscale data center program, ensuring alignment across projects, disciplines, and stakeholders
Establish and implement scheduling processes and standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all project schedules
Oversee the development, maintenance, and integration of detailed baseline schedules, milestone trackers, and master program schedules in collaboration with project controls teams and contractors
Manage schedule coordination across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with program-level goals, resource availability, and client priorities
Drive the schedule risk management process by identifying critical path risks, assessing schedule health, and leading mitigation planning efforts
Provide executive-level visibility into program progress, schedule trends, and forecasted outcomes through dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports
Lead the implementation and oversight of earned value management (EVM) processes at the program level to track schedule performance and forecast variance
Conduct schedule impact analyses and "what-if" scenarios to support decision-making for change events, recovery planning, or strategic shifts
Review contractor schedules and reports to ensure alignment with program standards and compliance with schedule specifications
Collaborate with cost, change, and risk management teams to integrate schedule data into broader project controls workflows
Manage and mentor project schedulers, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development across the scheduling function
Review the deliverables and outputs of the scheduling team to ensure accuracy and alignment with project objectives before final issuance
Serve as the primary point of contact for all program-level scheduling matters, providing status updates and strategic insights to client leadership and internal executives
Develop and present high-quality PowerPoint presentations, briefings, and executive summaries on schedule health and program performance
Support continuous improvement initiatives and the advancement of Decima’s scheduling standards, tools, and reporting frameworks
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in construction planning and scheduling, with at least 5 years in program or portfolio-level scheduling leadership roles
Proven track record of managing schedules for hyperscale data centers or mission-critical projects
Highly proficient in Primavera P6, including schedule integration, resource and cost loading, and advanced reporting
Proficient in Microsoft Project, with a strong understanding of its application in multi-project environments
Experience overseeing integrated master schedules (IMS) and coordinating across general contractors, trade partners, and client teams
Deep understanding of critical path method (CPM) scheduling, earned value management (EVM), and construction program controls
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
Skilled in developing and delivering reports, presentations, and data visualizations tailored to technical and executive audiences
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or a related technical discipline
Master's degree in construction management or related field
PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or PMI-SP certification
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience at the program level
Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization/reporting tools
Active membership in PMI, AACEi, or similar professional associations
Benefits
Paid time off
Performance-based bonuses
Excellent medical, vision and dental insurance
Company
Decima International
Decima International offers construction project management and controls services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alaaeldin El Hadary
Co-Founder & CEO
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