Senior Scheduler

Senior Scheduler

Brief

The UK's largest Defense and Security Company are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Senior Scheduler that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of programme management principles.

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Senior Scheduler will include:

• Working knowledge of programme management principles and how project palling, scheduling and control activities underpin them
• Maintain project schedules and keep project resources on track, provide regular project updates to stakeholders, and maintain contact with staff to monitor job progress.
• Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule, including base lining, status and performance measurement baselines
• Using EVM techniques such as Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC)
• Leadership of an IDT's scheduling and project controls support capability
• Development and reporting of project schedule data to senior stakeholders (operating at IDT lead, Director level and above) in a complex project's environment

What experience you need to be the successful Senior Scheduler:

• Assist in defining and implementing schedule software management processes and procedures
• Troubleshoot and monitor potential scheduling problems
• Significant knowledge of the development and delivery of complex project schedules using proprietary planning tools, specifically PPM2016 or Primavera P6
• Detailed knowledge of a number of technical areas, such as: project controls, EVM, governance and assurance, risk analysis and management, cost management/control/reporting, benchmarking, data analysis and reporting.
• Development, introduction and implementation of project schedule analytics and reporting methodologies and techniques (such Critical Path analysis) into an IDT
• Able to engage, report and challenge at senior stakeholder level
• Programme or Project Controls Qualification - Practitioner or equivalent
• Project management qualification; APM membership desirable.
• Experience of operating as a project or programme scheduler in a complex environment
• Experience of managing a complex project or programme is desirable

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Scheduler to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Please be aware that this role requires eligibility for SC security clearance.

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