Distributed timer task execution management is disclosed. A cluster member generates a first timer task that can be executed on any cluster member of a plurality of cluster members including the first cluster member that composes a cluster. A first timer task schedule that identifies at least one future point in time at which the first timer task is to be executed is generated. A second cluster member of the plurality of cluster members is selected as a cluster member owner for the first timer task that is to schedule the first timer task and to execute the first timer task at the at least one future point in time. The first timer task and the first timer task schedule are transferred to the second cluster member.