Program Scheduler
About the Role:
We are hiring a Program Scheduler to build and maintain detailed project schedules, track progress, and keep program teams aligned on timelines. You will work closely with project managers, program owners, and cross-functional teams to flag schedule risks early and keep delivery on track.
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule Development
- Break down project scope into manageable tasks and activities
- Gather task durations and dependencies to build a comprehensive project schedule
- Use project management software to create detailed Gantt charts and critical path analyses
- Resource Allocation
- Assign personnel, equipment, and materials to project tasks in scheduling software
- Monitor resource utilization and identify potential resource conflicts
- Progress Monitoring
- Regularly verify project progress against the schedule
- Identify deviations from the plan and assess their impact on timelines with program owners
- Update schedules based on progress and report variances to stakeholders and owners
- Risk Management
- Identify potential schedule risks and flag them to program owners so mitigation strategies can be developed
- Proactively communicate potential delays to project management
- Communication and Collaboration
- Collaborate with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment
- Provide regular schedule updates and reports that teams can use in program updates and planning
- Assess the impact of project changes on the schedule and communicate them clearly to the project team
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (required)5+ years of related experience, such as Project or Program Management
- Technical: Expertise in project management software; understanding of critical path analysis and scheduling methodologies; ability to develop complex schedules with accurate task dependencies and intersecting project schedules
- Analytical: Strong analytical skills to identify trends, forecast potential issues, and interpret data
- Communication: Clear, concise communication of schedule information to stakeholders
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams