Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We're focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Scheduler / Planning Manager with experience in the pharmaceuticals sector to join our team and play a key role in developing, maintaining, and reporting on integrated project schedules across engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
Your Mission
As our Project Scheduler / Planning Manager, you will:
* Develop and maintain detailed project schedules—from high-level master plans to Level 4 detailed schedules—by integrating inputs from multiple suppliers, our Engineering Office, and EPCM contractors.
* Identify activity prerequisites, define logical links (predecessors and co-activities), and ensure technical package owners meet their start dates by actively monitoring and challenging dependencies.
* Facilitate interactive planning sessions, challenge and validate external schedules, and collaborate closely with project stakeholders to detect risks early and keep the project on track.
* Monitor actual progress against plan, analyze critical paths, and proactively report discrepancies to the Project Manager.
* Lead weekly package meetings, present key milestones, deviations, and risk updates, and provide concise one-page summaries of project advancements and escalations.
* Serve as the internal expert on scheduling tools (Microsoft Project, MSP Online, Primavera P6) and ensure timely and compliant reporting in MS Project Online, including 13RT milestone forms.
* Participate in gate reviews and governance meetings, extract and highlight key milestones, and contribute to risk management and mitigation planning.
What You'll Bring
Experience & Knowledge
* Demonstrated experience in project scheduling within an EPCM or large EPC environment.
* Proficiency with GSK-aligned project management methodologies and tools (PMF).
* Strong track record of stakeholder management and independent delivery of multiple, concurrent projects.
* Comfortable operating in a multicultural, matrix organization and balancing diverse priorities.
Technical & Soft Skills
Previous experience in the pharmaceutical sector is mandatory.
Fluency in French required.
Advanced expertise in MS Project, MSP Online, and/or Primavera is mandatory
Analytical mindset with excellent organization and logical problem-solving abilities.
Effective time management and the capacity to prioritize under tight deadlines.
Outstanding interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills; able to build cross-functional relationships.
Dependable self-starter who thrives in high-pressure team environments.
Why joining us?
Rapid growth: Amaris has doubled its workforce in Belgium in two years, providing numerous growth opportunities for employees.
Prestigious projects: Candidates will work with renowned clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and European institutions sectors on impactful missions.
International environment: An agile and dynamic structure promotes intrapreneurship and meritocracy, with international exposure at the heart of Europe.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.